Economics Graduate Certificates
There are 826 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Economics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 36.8% of Economics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Economics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 45,628 students earned theirEconomics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,406 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 34,393 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,419 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,409 |
Earnings of Economics Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate in Economics of $74,609 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,270 |
| 4 years | $74,609 |
| 5 years | $87,950 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Economics students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Economics. About 53.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 62 |
| Women | 71 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Economics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 39.8% |
| Asian | 5 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 9.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 1.5% |
| International Students | 49 | 36.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 36.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Economics Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 937 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,017 people received their graduate certificate in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 838 people received their graduate certificate in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 828 graduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Economics. This school awarded 804 graduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 774 graduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Economics. This school awarded 729 graduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 707 people received their graduate certificate in Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 645 graduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Economics. This school awarded 528 graduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 487 people received their graduate certificate in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 486 people received their graduate certificate in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 483 people received their graduate certificate in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 471 graduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 460 graduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 444 people received their graduate certificate in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 442 graduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 440 graduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 423 graduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 412 graduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 404 people received their graduate certificate in Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Economics Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 22,727 |
| Economics, General | 21,627 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 375 |
| Applied Economics | 368 |
| International Economics | 281 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Economics that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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