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General Economics Schools in District of Columbia

450 General Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General Economics is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 352
Master’s Degree 74
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 40.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.6%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in District of Columbia

There are 26,700 people in the state and 505,930 people in the nation working in general economics jobs.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a general economics grad in the state is $110,350, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Georgetown University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $71,107 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it.

#2

American University

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

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at The American University.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at GWU. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

#4

Howard University

Washington
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,801 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,684. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,457 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,628 a year. An average student at Strayer University - Global Region will pay a net price of $21,585.

General Economics Careers in DC

Some of the careers general economics 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 general economics.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Quantitative Economics 140
Development Economics 63
International Economics 59
Applied Economics 24
Other Economics 1

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