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Economics in Alabama

Economics Schools in Alabama

254 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

An Economics major is the 73rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Alabama

Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 76.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.4%
  • Other Races: 2.0%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 6,070 people employed in jobs related to an economics degree, compared to 1,144,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Alabama

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $103,740. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 3 colleges in Alabama that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. This public school has an average net price of $20,888. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.92 years to complete their degree at AUM. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Auburn. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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Economics Careers in AL

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $53,530

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to economics.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
International Relations & Security 75
Sociology 54
Geography & Cartography 45
General Social Sciences 24
Anthropology 13
Political Science & Government 5

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