Economics at Michigan State University
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at Michigan State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 287 economics graduations were recorded at Michigan State University.
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Studying Online at Michigan State University
Many students take online classes at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Michigan State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Michigan State University’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #271 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #271 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Michigan State University
Those who finish Michigan State University’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,199 |
| 2 years | $48,823 |
| 3 years | $58,138 |
| 4 years | $71,300 |
| 5 years | $81,373 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from Michigan State University earn a median of $71,300, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Michigan State University comes in at $24,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Economics graduates at Michigan State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Economics graduates at Michigan State University are 21% women (61) and 79% men (226).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University
Among the 249 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 18% were women (46) and 82% were men (203).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 144 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 22 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 51 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Minority students account for 18% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at Michigan State University
Among the 14 master’s economics graduates at Michigan State University, 29% were women (4) and 71% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Economics master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, above the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at Michigan State University
Among the 24 doctoral economics degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 46% were women (11) and 54% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 12% of Economics doctoral degree recipients at Michigan State University, higher than the national average of 11%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Michigan State University
This Economics program at Michigan State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 203 |
| Quantitative Economics | 77 |
| Other Economics | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at Michigan State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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