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Economics Schools in Alabama

38 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 71.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.5%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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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

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 85% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,678. The average student takes 4.92 years to complete their degree at AUM. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

A typical student attending Auburn will pay a net price of $24,018. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 87% of the teachers are full time.

Economics Careers in AL

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Economists 33% $101,420
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $53,530
Economics Professors 14% $101,090
Managers 6% $101,560

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
Criminology 9
Political Science & Government 5

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