General Economics at University of Rhode Island
If you plan to study General Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Rhode Island. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, RI.
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Studying Online at University of Rhode Island
Many students take online classes at University of Rhode Island. Among 17,210 students, 818 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.
General Economics Rankings at University of Rhode Island
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Rhode Island’s General Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #8 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #18 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #231 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #250 of 387 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Economics Graduates
Graduates of the General Economics program at University of Rhode Island go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for General Economics graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.