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Economics Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 388 students earned their Economics degrees in MD.

As a degree choice, Economics is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 356
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 25.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 57.5%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Maryland

26,470 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 Maryland

Economics grads earn an average of $116,870 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Maryland that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

301 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $75,418 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $23,428.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. 67% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,460. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

Economics Careers in MD

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Survey Researchers 10% $86,130
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 8% $61,660
Economics Professors 6% $96,970
Economists 5% $116,380
Managers 2% $119,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
International Relations & Security 589
Political Science & Government 123
Geography & Cartography 75
General Social Sciences 66
Sociology 42
Criminology 20
Other Social Sciences 17
Urban Studies 15

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