Master’s Degrees in Business Economics
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Education Levels of Business Economics Majors
In 2018-2019, 214 master's degrees were awarded to business economics majors. This earns it the #49 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in business economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,948 |
| Master’s Degree | 214 |
| Associate’s Degree | 59 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 49 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 45 |
| Basic Certificate | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Business Economics Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for business economics students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in business economics. About 60.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 130 |
| Women | 84 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of business economics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 94 |
| International Students | 54 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Business Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 37 colleges that offer a master’s degree in business economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for business economics students seekinga master's degree is The University of Alabama. Roughly 38,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year.
The business economics program at The University of Alabama awarded 33 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 27% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business economics. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,375 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at Virginia State. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for business economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mills College. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,833 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 23 people received their master's degree in business economics from Mills. Of these students, 87% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Suffolk University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in business economics. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,814 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,267 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in business economics from Suffolk. About 40% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Xavier University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in business economics. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,060 per year.
The business economics program at Xavier University awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 8% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kent State University at Kent is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business economics. Each year, around 28,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in business economics from Kent State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
West Virginia University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business economics. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,134 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in business economics from WVU. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for business economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern Mississippi. Roughly 14,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,786 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,786 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at Southern Miss. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
Wichita State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in business economics. Roughly 15,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,435 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in business economics from WSU. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in business economics. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,193 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,497 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at UTEP. About 56% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for business economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwestern University. Each year, around 22,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at Northwestern. About 33% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Baylor University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in business economics. Roughly 17,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,130 per year.
The business economics program at Baylor University awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for business economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 38,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at UGA. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for business economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Central Florida. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year.
The business economics program at University of Central Florida awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
Troy University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in business economics. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in business economics from TROY.
Georgia State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at Georgia State.
Harvard University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business economics. Each year, around 31,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,008 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in business economics from Harvard.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business economics. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,771 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at UTSA.
The 19th most popular school in the country for business economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,037 per year.
The business economics program at Carnegie Mellon University awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 19th most popular school in the country for business economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. Roughly 30,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,177 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,701 per year.
The business economics program at Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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