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Economics at University of Massachusetts Amherst

If you are interested in studying economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts Amherst. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

UMass Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 31,642. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students received their master's degree in economics.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Economics section at the bottom of this page.

UMass Amherst Economics Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Economics
  • Doctorate Degree in Economics

Online Classes Are Available at UMass Amherst

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

UMass Amherst does offer online education options in economics for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

UMass Amherst Economics Rankings

There were 15 students who received their doctoral degrees in economics, making the school the #29 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Economics Student Demographics at UMass Amherst

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

UMass Amherst Economics Master’s Program

36% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 22 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UMass Amherst, about 64% were men and 36% were women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in economics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 7
International Students 11
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Careers That Economics Grads May Go Into

A degree in economics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Occupation Jobs in MA Average Salary in MA
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 20,070 $74,510
Managers 8,660 $131,450
Economists 1,150 $117,680
Economics Professors 870 $125,120
Survey Researchers 730 $64,950

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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