General Economics at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
General Economics Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s General Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 10 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 24 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #11 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #282 of 387 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 10 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 24 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #11 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #282 of 387 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 10 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 24 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #11 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #282 of 387 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Economics Graduates
Graduates of the General Economics program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for General Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
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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