Economics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, MN.
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Studying Online at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Online coursework is an option at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Among 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) studied exclusively online and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 31 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #69 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #179 of 463 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 31 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #69 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #179 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 31 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #69 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #179 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Those who finish University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,320 |
| 2 years | $52,584 |
| 3 years | $63,769 |
| 4 years | $76,116 |
| 5 years | $83,564 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn a median of $76,116, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at $21,500.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
This Economics program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 110 |
| Applied Economics | 22 |
| Quantitative Economics | 135 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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 |
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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