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General Economics Schools in Massachusetts

In <nil>, 1,077 students earned their General Economics degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, General Economics is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 85 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,036
Master’s Degree 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 43.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.2%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Massachusetts

11,410 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a general economics grad in the state is $117,680, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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

281 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
36,104 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

280 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
32,045 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,010 a year. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,197.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $67,926 a year. 73% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,637 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMass Boston.

#5

Clark University

Worcester
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
3,350 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Clark. This private school has an average net price of $28,102. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
17,597 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. 90% of students get financical aid. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,701 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,427. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 100% of students get financical aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
9,942 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,071. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years.

#9

Smith College

Northampton
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,924 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. In their early career, Smith grads earn an average salary of $46,644.

#10

Stonehill College

Easton
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,479 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. An average student at Stonehill will pay a net price of $29,888. Graduates earn an average $58,488 after graduation.

General Economics Careers in MA

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Economics Professors 14% $110,630
Managers 7% $120,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Quantitative Economics 2,138
Development Economics 77
Applied Economics 7
International Economics 2

View all majors related to General Economics

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