Economics at University of Miami
If you plan to study Economics, consider the program at University of Miami. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Miami is in Coral Gables, FL.
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Studying Online at University of Miami
Many students take online classes at University of Miami. Among 19,852 students, 1,024 (5%) studied exclusively online and 6,905 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of Miami
Use these rankings to compare University of Miami’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | Florida | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #176 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #424 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Miami
Graduates of University of Miami’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,655 |
| 2 years | $48,432 |
| 3 years | $49,857 |
| 4 years | $61,502 |
| 5 years | $68,154 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from University of Miami take home a median $61,502, compared with $70,681 for all University of Miami graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from University of Miami is $17,500.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Miami
The Economics program at University of Miami breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 103 |
| Quantitative Economics | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at University of Miami work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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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