Master’s Degrees in General Economics
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Education Levels of General Economics Majors
In 2020-2021, 827 earned their master's degree in general economics. This earns it the #24 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general economics majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general economics majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in general economics. About 65.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 545 |
| Women | 282 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general economics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 |
| White | 316 |
| International Students | 300 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 53 |
Most Popular General Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 148 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is George Mason University. 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 68 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 28% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. 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, 34 master's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at The American University. About 47% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master'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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 master's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at Georgetown. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Oregon is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 31 master's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at UO. Of these students, 29% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Florida comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. The general economics program at University of Florida awarded 30 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Delaware. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in general economics from UD. About 50% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at U-M. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. 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. The general economics program at North Carolina State University awarded 27 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 37% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The general economics program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 41% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The general economics program at New York University awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
Youngstown State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general economics. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,453 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in general economics from Youngstown State University. About 30% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Diego State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general economics. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The general economics program at San Diego State University awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is The City College of New York. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. The general economics program at The City College of New York awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 26% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in general economics from FAU. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. 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. The general economics program at Cornell University awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 16th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master'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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in general economics from UMCP. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at UMass Amherst. About 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - East Bay. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in general economics from Cal State East Bay. About 38% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. The general economics program at University of South Florida - Main Campus awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,056 per year. The general economics program at The University of Texas at San Antonio awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general economics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 3,384 |
| Applied Economics | 240 |
| Development Economics | 238 |
| Other Economics | 86 |
| International Economics | 28 |
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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