Economics at Auburn University
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at Auburn University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Auburn University
Distance learning is available at Auburn University. Among 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Auburn University
These rankings give you a sense of how Auburn University’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #41 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #304 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #326 of 463 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #41 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #304 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #326 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Auburn University
Students who complete Auburn University’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,887 |
| 2 years | $41,565 |
| 4 years | $60,785 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Auburn University earn a median of $60,785, compared with $71,277 for all Auburn University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Auburn University
This Economics program at Auburn University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 40 |
| Quantitative Economics | 6 |
| Development Economics | 6 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Auburn University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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