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Economics Schools in Rhode Island

34 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 40th most popular major in the state out of a total 142 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 11.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 76.5%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Rhode Island

2,990 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 Rhode Island

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $114,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 2 colleges in Rhode Island that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,544. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,638. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

Economics Careers in RI

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 21% $69,150
Managers 4% $114,950
Survey Researchers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
International Relations & Security 19
Geography & Cartography 17
Political Science & Government 17
Anthropology 12
Sociology 3
General Social Sciences 2
Archeology 1

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