Graduate Certificates in Economics
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Education Levels of Economics Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 83 students earned their graduate certificate in economics. This makes it the 16th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 40,355 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,391 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,228 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,225 |
| Graduate Certificate | 83 |
| Basic Certificate | 12 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Economics Majors With Graduate Certificates
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in economics. About 59.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 49 |
| Women | 34 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of economics graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 42 |
| International Students | 24 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Economics Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 38 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 30,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in economics from Louisiana State University.
Fordham University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 16,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,608 per year.
The economics program at Fordham University awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,844 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to economics majors at NMSU Main Campus. Of these students, 29% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. Roughly 19,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,802 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year.
The economics program at Western Kentucky University awarded 6 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Valparaiso University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in economics from Valpo. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Portland State University. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,462 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,718 per year.
The economics program at Portland State University awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 6th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Vermont. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year.
The economics program at University of Vermont awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Seattle University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,765 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,280 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to economics majors at Seattle U. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
University at Albany comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. Roughly 17,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in economics from UAlbany. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Ball State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in economics. Each year, around 21,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,850 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to economics majors at Ball State.
The 10th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is American University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,351 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to economics majors at The American University. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Tech is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,701 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in economics from Virginia Tech.
University of Chicago is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,642 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,300 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in economics from UChicago.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,350 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in economics from Johns Hopkins.
Oakland University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,546 per year.
The economics program at Oakland University awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 13th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Wayne State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,285 per year.
The economics program at Wayne State University awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Eastern Washington University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,543 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,721 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to economics majors at EWU.
Gardner - Webb University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in economics from Gardner - Webb.
The 13th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Georgia Southern University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,977 per year.
The economics program at Georgia Southern University awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Syracuse University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,880 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in economics from Syracuse.
Economics Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 51 |
| Applied Economics | 17 |
| General Economics | 6 |
| Other Economics | 6 |
| Development Economics | 2 |
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