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Development Economics Schools in District of Columbia

63 students earned Development Economics and International Development degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Development Economics is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Development Economics Majors in District of Columbia

Development Economics and International Development majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 63

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a development economics and international development major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of development economics and international development majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 34.9%
  • Other Races: 1.6%
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Jobs for Development Economics Grads in District of Columbia

26,520 people in the state and 494,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to development economics and international development.

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Wages for Development Economics Jobs in District of Columbia

Development Economics and International Development grads earn an average of $134,260 in the state and $116,020 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in District of Columbia that offer development economics and international development degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 52% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#3

American University

Washington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $40,088. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. Graduates earn an average $55,945 after graduation.

#3

Gallaudet University

Washington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,833.

Development Economics Careers in DC

Some of the careers development economics and international development majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Economics Professors 12% $101,460
Economists 6% $122,930
Managers 3% $141,320

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to development economics and international development.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
General Economics 450
Quantitative Economics 140
International Economics 59
Applied Economics 24
Other Economics 1

View all majors related to Development Economics

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