Doctor’s Degrees in Applied Economics
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Education Levels of Applied Economics Majors
In 2020-2021, 19 earned their doctor's degree in applied economics. This makes it the 20th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in applied economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 330 |
| Master’s Degree | 240 |
| Graduate Certificate | 26 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
| Basic Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Applied Economics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for applied economics majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for applied economics majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in applied economics. About 68.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13 |
| Women | 6 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied economics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Applied Economics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in applied economics. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
The most popular school in the United States for applied economics students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at UMN Twin Cities. About 27% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oregon State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied economics. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in applied economics from Oregon State.
University of Rhode Island is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied economics. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,454 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in applied economics from URI.
Vanderbilt University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in applied economics. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. The applied economics program at Vanderbilt University awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to applied economics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 900 |
| General Economics | 307 |
| Development Economics | 12 |
| Other Economics | 10 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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