Applied Economics Master’s Degrees
There are 31 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Applied Economics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and18% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 62.6% 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 (this page) | 137 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of Applied Economics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree 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
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Applied Economics. About 50.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 61 |
| Women | 62 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Applied Economics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 19.5% |
| Asian | 5 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.8% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 1.6% |
| International Students | 77 | 62.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 62.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Applied Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 50 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Applied Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Applied Economics students seeking a master's degree is Binghamton University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in Applied Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Applied Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in Applied Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Applied Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Applied Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree 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 Houston is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Applied Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Farmingdale State College is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Iowa comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Economics. This school awarded 11 master's degrees 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.
Oregon State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Economics. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Economics. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Economics. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Applied Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Applied Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 5 master's degrees 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.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree 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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Applied Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Applied Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Applied Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Applied Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree 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 master’s degrees.
| 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
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