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Economics at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

If you are interested in studying Economics, take a look at what University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, MI.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Online coursework is an option at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Of 52,855 students, 1,479 (3%) studied exclusively online and 4,583 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Economics Rankings at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Economics program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #1 of 10
Best Value Michigan #1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #3 of 57
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #3 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #34 of 466
Best Value Nationwide #113 of 463

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #1 of 10
Best Value Michigan #1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #3 of 57
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #3 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #34 of 466
Best Value Nationwide #113 of 463

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #1 of 10
Best Value Michigan #1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #3 of 57
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #3 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #34 of 466
Best Value Nationwide #113 of 463

Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Graduates of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Economics at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $62,024
2 years $61,829
3 years $74,685
4 years $87,800
5 years $108,627

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor report median earnings of $87,800, compared with $92,481 for all University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.

Economics earnings compared with all majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is $19,690.

More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

The Economics program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Economics 757
Applied Economics 64
Quantitative Economics 17

Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates

Graduates of the Economics program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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

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