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General Economics Schools in Rhode Island

119 General Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Economics major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 119

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 81.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Rhode Island

930 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 Rhode Island

A typical salary for a general economics grad in the state is $114,660, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Rhode Island that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Providence College

Providence
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Graduates earn an average $62,565 after graduation. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

A typical student attending URI will pay a net price of $18,638. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Bryant University

Smithfield
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $70,109 a year.

General Economics Careers in RI

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Managers 4% $114,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Quantitative Economics 234
Applied Economics 13
Development Economics 7
International Economics 2

View all majors related to General Economics

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