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Development Economics Schools in District of Columbia

Jobs for Development Economics Grads in District of Columbia

23,110 people in the state and 692,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Development Economics and International Development.

Development Economics Jobs Nationwide vs. DC

Wages for Development Economics Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, Development Economics and International Development grads earn an average of $167,749. Nationwide, they make an average of $145,046.

Development Economics Wages Nationwide vs. DC

There are 4 colleges in District of Columbia that offer Development Economics and International Development degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $76,027 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 13%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#2

Gallaudet University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,840 in their first year after graduation. About 61% of those who apply are admitted. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

American University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,329 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 47% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,049 after earning their degree at this institution. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Development Economics Careers in DC

Some of the careers Development Economics and International Development majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Economists 11% $73,611
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Environmental Economists 8% $86,726
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Social Science Research Assistants 5% $41,630
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 3% $69,831
Loss Prevention Managers 2% $165,723
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers -2% $99,321

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Development Economics and International Development.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Business Economics 4,583
Agricultural Economics 1,768
Political Economy 266
Natural Resource Economics 184
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics 164
Mathematical Economics 141
Economics and Computer Science 128
Sociology 105

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