Master’s Degrees in Applied Economics
Education Levels of Applied Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 138 people earned their master's degree in applied economics. This earns it the #354 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in applied economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 138 |
| Graduate Certificate | 28 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
Earnings of Applied Economics Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for applied economics majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for applied economics students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in applied economics. About 61.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 85 |
| Women | 53 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied economics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 41 |
| International Students | 69 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Applied Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 30 colleges that offer a master’s degree in applied economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for applied economics students seekinga master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in applied economics from U-M. Of these students, 45% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in applied economics from UCLA.
Georgetown University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in applied economics from Georgetown. About 38% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in applied economics from Florida State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
University of Houston is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in applied economics from UH. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
Marquette University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. Roughly 11,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,845 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in applied economics from Marquette. About 30% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern Methodist University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in applied economics from SMU.
The 8th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Auburn University at Montgomery. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in applied economics from AUM.
Buffalo State is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in applied economics from Buffalo State.
Oregon State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in applied economics from Oregon State.
The 13th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Utah State University. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in applied economics from USU. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. Roughly 26,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in applied economics from GaSou.
The 16th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Buffalo. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in applied economics from University at Buffalo.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in applied economics from URI. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Michigan Technological University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in applied economics from Michigan Tech.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to applied economics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 4,337 |
| General Economics | 553 |
| Development Economics | 206 |
| Other Economics | 49 |
| International Economics | 34 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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