Economics at The University of Alabama
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at The University of Alabama. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
The University of Alabama is in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Studying Online at The University of Alabama
Many students take online classes at The University of Alabama. Of 40,846 students, 6,289 (15%) studied exclusively online and 11,899 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at The University of Alabama
Use these rankings to compare The University of Alabama’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #43 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #181 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #301 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #43 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #181 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #301 of 463 |
More Specific Economics Concentrations at The University of Alabama
This Economics program at The University of Alabama includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 187 |
| Quantitative Economics | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at The University of Alabama go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Economics graduates, 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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