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Economics Schools in Maine

256 students earned Economics degrees in Maine in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Economics is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 19 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 247
Master’s Degree 9

Gender Distribution

In Maine, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 69.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.2%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Maine

In this state, there are 2,270 people employed in jobs related to an economics degree, compared to 1,144,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Maine

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $68,670. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 5 colleges in Maine that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Colby College

Waterville
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,155 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. 43% of students get financical aid.

#2

Bowdoin College

Brunswick
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,777 Total Students

In their early career, Bowdoin grads earn an average salary of $51,153. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

#3

Bates College

Lewiston
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Bates. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 48% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,055. 35% of the teachers are full time.

Economics Careers in ME

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 11% $63,630
Managers 1% $92,110
Economics Professors 0% $92,230
Economists 0% $0

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