Economics at Middle Tennessee State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, consider the program at Middle Tennessee State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 46 economics graduations were recorded at Middle Tennessee State University.
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Studying Online at Middle Tennessee State University
Online coursework is an option at Middle Tennessee State University. Among 20,488 students, 3,076 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,644 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Middle Tennessee State University
Use these rankings to compare Middle Tennessee State University’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #112 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #209 of 466 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #112 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #209 of 466 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Economics graduates at Middle Tennessee State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Economics graduates at Middle Tennessee State University are 30% women (14) and 70% men (32).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at Middle Tennessee State University
Of the 16 bachelor’s economics graduates at Middle Tennessee State University, 31% were women (5) and 69% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Middle Tennessee State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Middle Tennessee State University, below the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at Middle Tennessee State University
Of the 13 master’s economics degrees awarded at Middle Tennessee State University, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at Middle Tennessee State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Economics master’s degree recipients at Middle Tennessee State University, above the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at Middle Tennessee State University
Of the 17 doctoral economics degrees awarded at Middle Tennessee State University, 18% were women (3) and 82% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at Middle Tennessee State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 76% of Economics doctoral degree recipients at Middle Tennessee 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 Middle Tennessee State University
The Economics program at Middle Tennessee State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 46 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Middle Tennessee State University work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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