General Economics at University of Massachusetts-Boston
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University of Massachusetts-Boston is in Boston, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Of 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
General Economics Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Boston’s General Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #3 of 13 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #6 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #8 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #21 of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #231 of 387 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #267 of 315 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Economics Graduates
Graduates of the General Economics program at University of Massachusetts-Boston go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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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