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Economics Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 270 students earned their Economics degrees in DC.

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 234
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 women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 27.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 53.0%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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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 $32,108. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,584 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 53% of the teachers are full time.

#3

American University

Washington
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,945 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Howard University

Washington
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

In their early career, Howard grads earn an average salary of $43,792. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $41,388.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $55,801 after graduation.

#6

Gallaudet University

Washington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Gallaudet. An average student at Gallaudet will pay a net price of $16,833.

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
Economics Professors 12% $101,460
Economists 6% $122,930
Managers 3% $141,320

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
Criminology 4
Urban Studies 1
Other Social Sciences 1

View all majors related to Economics

View Nationwide Economics Report

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