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Economics in District of Columbia

Economics Schools in District of Columbia

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

An Economics major is the 18th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 200
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 34
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 35.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.1%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in District of Columbia

33,630 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in District of Columbia

Economics grads earn an average of $110,350 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

An average student at Georgetown will pay a net price of $35,965. Of all the students who attend this school, 45% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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#2

George Washington University

Washington
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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#3

American University

Washington
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,412. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

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#4

Howard University

Washington
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $45,180. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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#5

Catholic University of America

Washington
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at CUA. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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#6

Gallaudet University

Washington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Gallaudet. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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Economics Careers in DC

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $71,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
International Relations & Security 998
Political Science & Government 294
Sociology 22
Geography & Cartography 21
Anthropology 19
Urban Studies 1
Other Social Sciences 1

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