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Applied Economics Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 66 students earned their Applied Economics degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Applied Economics is the 46th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Applied Economics Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 66

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of applied economics majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 71.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Applied Economics Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 39,640 people in the state and 1,144,130 people in the nation working in applied economics jobs.

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Wages for Applied Economics Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a applied economics grad in the state is $87,630, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer applied economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Ursinus College

Collegeville
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Ursinus. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,527 after earning their degree at this institution.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $87,824 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $36,775. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Applied Economics Careers in PA

Some of the careers applied economics majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 12% $62,250
Economics Professors 8% $109,360
Economists 3% $84,520
Managers 3% $116,820

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to applied economics.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Economics 1,420
Quantitative Economics 885
Development Economics 34
Other Economics 8
International Economics 3

View all majors related to Applied Economics

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