Doctor’s Degrees in General Economics
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Education Levels of General Economics Majors
In 2020-2021, 307 doctor's degrees were awarded to general economics majors. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 24,212 |
| Associate Degree | 3,446 |
| Master’s Degree | 827 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 307 |
| Basic Certificate | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of General Economics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general economics majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in general economics. About 63.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 194 |
| Women | 113 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general economics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 75 |
| International Students | 187 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 19 |
Most Popular General Economics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 86 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in general economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general economics students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 doctor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at UMCP. Of these students, 30% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Claremont Graduate University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general economics. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at Claremont Graduate University. Of these students, 17% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general economics. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at USC. Of these students, 28% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Mason University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general economics. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The general economics program at George Mason University awarded 18 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
North Carolina State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general economics. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from NC State. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general economics. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. The general economics program at University of Massachusetts Amherst awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Vanderbilt University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general economics. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at Vanderbilt. Of these students, 42% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from Iowa State.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Georgetown University. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from Georgetown. About 50% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Binghamton University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general economics. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The general economics program at Binghamton University awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Oregon is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general economics. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at UO. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at University of Virginia. About 50% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. The general economics program at University of Colorado Boulder awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at Cornell. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Clemson University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general economics. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from Clemson.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at Columbia.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general economics. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from ASU - Tempe.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is American University. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at The American University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Howard University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general economics. Roughly 10,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,860 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at Howard. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general economics. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from University of Arizona.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general economics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 900 |
| Applied Economics | 19 |
| Development Economics | 12 |
| Other Economics | 10 |
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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