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General Economics Schools in Maryland

774 students earned General Economics degrees in Maryland in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Economics is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 725
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Master’s Degree 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 38.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.5%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Maryland

15,970 people in the state and 505,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general economics.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a general economics grad in the state is $116,870, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Maryland that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

97% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $23,428. Graduates earn an average $75,418 after graduation.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,460. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,729 after earning their degree at this institution.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

67% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#6

St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,508 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,860 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $19,448. 96% of students get financical aid.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
4,594 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Washington College

Chestertown
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,089 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,282 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. In their early career, Loyola Maryland grads earn an average salary of $61,084.

#10

Salisbury University

Salisbury
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,402. Graduates earn an average $47,391 after graduation.

General Economics Careers in MD

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Economics Professors 6% $96,970
Economists 5% $116,380
Managers 2% $119,900

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general economics.

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Quantitative Economics 843

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