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Economics Schools in District of Columbia

693 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

An Economics major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 446
Master’s Degree 199
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.0%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 33,630 people employed in jobs related to an economics degree, compared to 1,144,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $110,350. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 7 colleges in District of Columbia that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
265 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
20,935 Total Students

The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

253 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,457 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,272. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $66,229 a year.

#3

American University

Washington
140 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,852 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 81% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

#4

Howard University

Washington
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
12,065 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
5,059 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $59,595 after graduation. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Gallaudet University

Washington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,433 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,616. 75% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
10,426 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

Economics Careers in DC

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $71,380
Economics Professors 12% $101,460
Economists 6% $122,930
Managers 3% $141,320

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