Master’s Degrees in Applied Economics
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Education Levels of Applied Economics Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 240 students earned their master's degree in applied economics. This earns it the #44 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for applied economics majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in applied economics. About 51.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 123 |
| Women | 117 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied economics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 63 |
| International Students | 147 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Applied Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 30 colleges that offer a master’s degree in applied economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The applied economics program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 65 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 51% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The applied economics program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 32 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Georgetown University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. The applied economics program at Georgetown University awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 54% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. The applied economics program at Florida State University awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 38% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Houston comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. The applied economics program at University of Houston awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Marquette University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. Each year, around 11,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in applied economics from Marquette. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at SMU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Auburn University at Montgomery is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,578 per year. The applied economics program at Auburn University at Montgomery awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Buffalo State comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at Buffalo State. About 38% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in applied economics from UMass Boston.
The 10th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master'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. The applied economics program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Eastern Michigan University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,562 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at Eastern Michigan.
The 13th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Saint Cloud State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,839 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,009 per year. The applied economics program at Saint Cloud State University awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 13th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oregon State University. 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. The applied economics program at Oregon State University awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Utah State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in applied economics from USU. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Southern University. Each year, around 26,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. The applied economics program at Georgia Southern University awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University at Buffalo is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 master's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at University at Buffalo.
The 16th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Rhode Island. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 master's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at URI.
Mills College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,833 per year. The applied economics program at Mills College awarded 1 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,725 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in applied economics from Michigan Tech.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to applied economics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 3,384 |
| General Economics | 827 |
| Development Economics | 238 |
| Other Economics | 86 |
| International Economics | 28 |
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.
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