Graduate Certificates in Economics
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Education Levels of Economics Majors
In 2020-2021, 122 graduate certificates were awarded to economics majors. This earns it the #106 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 4,803 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,248 |
| Graduate Certificate | 122 |
Earnings of Economics Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for economics majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for economics majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in economics. About 56.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 69 |
| Women | 53 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of economics graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 47 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Economics Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 51 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Chicago tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. The economics program at University of Chicago awarded 24 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 46% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 graduate certificates were handed out to economics majors at Columbia. About 42% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is New Mexico State University - Main Campus. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,981 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 graduate certificates were handed out to economics majors at NMSU Main Campus. Of these students, 29% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Fordham University. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. The economics program at Fordham University awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 36% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Portland State University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to economics majors at Portland State University. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ball State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,482 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to economics majors at Ball State. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Valparaiso University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to economics majors at Valpo.
Johns Hopkins University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in economics. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to economics majors at Johns Hopkins.
The 9th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Wayne State University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in economics from Wayne State. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Dakota comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,503 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to economics majors at UND.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in economics. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to economics majors at Louisiana State University.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. The economics program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Toledo comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,758 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to economics majors at University of Toledo.
University at Albany comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to economics majors at UAlbany.
American University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in economics. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. The economics program at American University awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to economics majors at UNC Greensboro.
The 17th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Claremont Graduate University. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in economics from Claremont Graduate University.
The University of Montana is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,932 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in economics from UM.
Webster University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to economics majors at Webster.
The 17th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Missouri State University - Springfield. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to economics majors at Missouri State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to economics that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 990 |
| International Relations & Security | 511 |
| General Social Sciences | 143 |
| Criminology | 91 |
| Political Science & Government | 74 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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