Master’s Degrees in General Economics
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Education Levels of General Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 638 people earned their master's degree in general economics. This earns it the #171 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 general economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 638 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 264 |
| Graduate Certificate | 21 |
Earnings of General Economics Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general economics majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in general economics. About 68.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 437 |
| Women | 201 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general economics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 260 |
| International Students | 178 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 47 |
Most Popular General Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 148 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
George Mason University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in general economics from GMU. About 14% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,139 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in general economics from The American University. Of these students, 32% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oregon is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general economics. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,011 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in general economics from UO. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
University of Florida comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in general economics from UF. Of these students, 37% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Delaware. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,622 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in general economics from UD. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their 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 $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in general economics from U-M. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
New York University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in general economics from NYU.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in general economics from SNHU. About 31% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Youngstown State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general economics. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,426 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,494 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in general economics from Youngstown State University. About 22% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Diego State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general economics. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in general economics from SDSU. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is The City College of New York. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in general economics from CCNY. Of these students, 46% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. Roughly 30,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in general economics from FAU. About 11% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in general economics from Cornell. Of these students, 40% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in general economics from UMCP. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in general economics from UMass Amherst. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in general economics from USF Tampa. About 11% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - East Bay. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in general economics from Cal State East Bay. About 22% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,233 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in general economics from UTSA. Of these students, 20% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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*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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