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Applied Economics Schools in Rhode Island

In 2020-2021, 13 students earned their Applied Economics degrees in RI.

An Applied Economics major is the 30th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Applied Economics Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 9
Master’s Degree 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.1%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Applied Economics Grads in Rhode Island

2,990 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to applied economics.

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Wages for Applied Economics Jobs in Rhode Island

Applied Economics grads earn an average of $114,660 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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

#1

Bryant University

Smithfield
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

61% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $40,533.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,827 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Applied Economics Careers in RI

Some of the careers applied economics majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 21% $69,150
Managers 4% $114,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Quantitative Economics 234
General Economics 119
Development Economics 7
International Economics 2

View all majors related to Applied Economics

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