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Bachelor’s Degrees in Development Economics & International Development

336 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 29 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in development economics and international development. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 33% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 11.0% of development economics and international development graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Development Economics and International Development Majors

In 2020-2021, 336 earned their bachelor's degree in development economics and international development. This makes it the 59th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in development economics and international development at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 336
Master’s Degree 238
Doctor’s Degree 12
Graduate Certificate 6
Basic Certificate 1

Earnings of Development Economics and International Development Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in development economics and international development. About 75.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 82
Women 254
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The racial-ethnic distribution of development economics and international development bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 22
Black or African American 19
Hispanic or Latino 51
White 178
International Students 37
Other Races/Ethnicities 29
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There are 29 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in development economics and international development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
116 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for development economics and international development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 bachelor's degrees were handed out to development economics and international development majors at UCLA. Of these students, 78% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
47 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in development economics and international development. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 bachelor's degrees were handed out to development economics and international development majors at Tulane. About 87% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
34 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for development economics and international development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in development economics and international development from Penn State University Park. About 65% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
30 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Vermont is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in development economics and international development. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 bachelor's degrees were handed out to development economics and international development majors at UVM. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
21 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for development economics and international development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Seattle Pacific University. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,273 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 bachelor's degrees were handed out to development economics and international development majors at SPU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#6

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
14 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeastern University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in development economics and international development. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. The development economics and international development program at Northeastern University awarded 14 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, Georgia
12 Yearly Graduations
92% Women

Covenant College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in development economics and international development. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,728 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in development economics and international development from Covenant.

#8

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio
10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Dayton comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in development economics and international development. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,090 per year. The development economics and international development program at University of Dayton awarded 10 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
9 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for development economics and international development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Cleveland State University. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,419 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in development economics and international development from Cleveland State University. Of these students, 11% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Calvin University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in development economics and international development. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 bachelor's degrees were handed out to development economics and international development majors at Calvin. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#11

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brown University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in development economics and international development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,944 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in development economics and international development from Brown. About 100% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Huntington University

Huntington, Indiana
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for development economics and international development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Huntington University. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in development economics and international development from Huntington. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
6 Yearly Graduations
17% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for development economics and international development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of St Thomas Minnesota. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,274 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,503 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in development economics and international development from UST MN.

#14

University of St. Thomas

Houston, Texas
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for development economics and international development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of St. Thomas. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,934 per year. The development economics and international development program at University of St. Thomas awarded 5 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#15

Houghton College

Houghton, New York
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Houghton College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in development economics and international development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,125 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in development economics and international development from Houghton.

#16

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St Catherine University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in development economics and international development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. The development economics and international development program at St Catherine University awarded 3 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Point Loma Nazarene University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in development economics and international development. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. The development economics and international development program at Point Loma Nazarene University awarded 2 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#18

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, Illinois
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 18th most popular school in the country for development economics and international development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Illinois Institute of Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,555 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,052 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in development economics and international development from Illinois Tech. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Bennington College

Bennington, Vermont
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Bennington College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in development economics and international development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,673 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in development economics and international development from Bennington.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to development economics and international development that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Economics 24,212
Quantitative Economics 14,028
Applied Economics 330
International Economics 276
Other Economics 215

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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