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General Economics Schools in Rhode Island

In <nil>, 125 students earned their General Economics degrees in RI.

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 125

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: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 74.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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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
87% Graduation Rate
4,671 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,560 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
17,511 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,306 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,331 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
2,828 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. An average student at Salve Regina will pay a net price of $34,293. In their early career, Salve Regina grads earn an average salary of $50,726.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,529 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,384. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

#6

Bryant University

Smithfield
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,441 Total Students

An average student at Bryant will pay a net price of $40,426. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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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