General Economics Master’s Degrees
There are 659 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Economics.
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Education Levels of General Economics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 21,627 degrees were awarded toGeneral Economics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,405 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 16,432 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 679 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 110 |
Earnings of General Economics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Economics of $74,609 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,270 |
| 4 years | $74,609 |
| 5 years | $87,950 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular General Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 813 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 757 master's degrees in General Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 627 master's degrees in General Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 380 master's degrees in General Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 374 master's degrees in General Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 345 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 326 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. This school awarded 325 master's degrees in General Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 307 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 287 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 264 master's degrees in General Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 257 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College is a popular choice for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Binghamton University is a popular choice for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 221 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. This school awarded 216 master's degrees in General Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Barbara City College is a popular choice for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 215 master's degrees in General Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 215 master's degrees in General Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Economics that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 22,727 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 375 |
| Applied Economics | 368 |
| International Economics | 281 |
| Economics, Other | 250 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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