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Economics Schools in Alabama

107 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Alabama

Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 69
Master’s Degree 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 68.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.0%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Alabama

There are 6,070 people in the state and 1,144,130 people in the nation working in economics jobs.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $103,740, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Alabama that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $49,695 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,485 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

A typical student attending AUM will pay a net price of $13,678. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $33,326 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,081 a year. 99% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,523.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
5,734 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,478 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,747. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,129 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,523 a year. 99% of students get financical aid. 78% of the teachers are full time.

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Samford University

Birmingham
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,778 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid. An average student at Samford will pay a net price of $30,072.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
2,747 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years. Graduates earn an average $35,093 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,992. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 7.30% which is lower than average.

Economics Careers in AL

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Economists 33% $101,420
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $53,530
Economics Professors 14% $101,090
Managers 6% $101,560

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