Applied Economics Basic Certificates
There are 31 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Applied Economics. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 50% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 50.0% of Applied Economics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Applied Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 368 people earned theirApplied Economics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Applied Economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 221 |
| Master’s Degree | 137 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of Applied Economics Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Applied Economics of $74,609 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,270 |
| 4 years | $74,609 |
| 5 years | $87,950 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
A basic certificate in Applied Economics is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 1 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Applied Economics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 50.0% |
| International Students | 1 | 50.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 50.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Applied Economics Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 50 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Applied Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Applied Economics students seeking a basic certificate is Binghamton University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their basic certificate in Applied Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Applied Economics. This school awarded 64 basic certificates in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ursinus College is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their basic certificate in Applied Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Applied Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their basic certificate in Applied Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Applied Economics. This school awarded 19 basic certificates in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 17 basic certificates in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Applied Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their basic certificate in Applied Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Farmingdale State College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Applied Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their basic certificate in Applied Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 11 basic certificates in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Iowa is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 11 basic certificates in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Applied Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their basic certificate in Applied Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 7 basic certificates in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Applied Economics. This school awarded 6 basic certificates in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Applied Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their basic certificate in Applied Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Applied Economics. This school awarded 5 basic certificates in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Applied Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their basic certificate in Applied Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their basic certificate in Applied Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Carolina University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Applied Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their basic certificate in Applied Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their basic certificate in Applied Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Applied Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their basic certificate in Applied Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Applied Economics that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 22,727 |
| Economics, General | 21,627 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 375 |
| International Economics | 281 |
| Economics, Other | 250 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.