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Economics in Massachusetts

Economics Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Economics Grads in Massachusetts

90,600 people in the state and 2,896,860 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Economics.

Economics Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Economics Jobs in Massachusetts

Economics grads earn an average of $111,277 in the state and $99,045 nationwide.

Economics Wages Nationwide vs. MA

Our data covers 11 colleges in Massachusetts offering Economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $92,518 a year. The school admits about 3% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,834 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 11% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,155 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 6% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Tufts University

Medford

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,641 a year. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,493 after earning their degree at this institution. About 35% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Williams College

Williamstown

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,778 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,020 a year. With an admission rate of 21%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,875 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

#9

Wellesley College

Wellesley

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,659 a year. About 14% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $74,155 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $109,923 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 5%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Economics Careers in MA

Some of the careers Economics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Economists 11% $73,611
Survey Researchers 11% $108,538
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 10% $124,518
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Environmental Economists 8% $86,726
Search Marketing Strategists 8% $85,177
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Biostatisticians 7% $121,594
Statisticians 7% $130,349
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Economics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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