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Economics Schools in Rhode Island

407 students earned Economics degrees in Rhode Island in the <nil> year.

An Economics major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 371
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.2%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 2,990 people employed in jobs related to an economics degree, compared to 1,144,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Rhode Island

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

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There are 7 colleges in Rhode Island that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence
214 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
10,696 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. 55% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Brown grads earn an average salary of $69,988.

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

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,925.

#3

Providence College

Providence
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,671 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $62,560 after graduation.

#4

Bryant University

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

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Bryant. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Bryant grads earn an average salary of $72,461.

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

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,726 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Rhode Island College

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

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,889 a year.

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

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at RWU. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,384.

Economics Careers in RI

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 21% $69,150
Managers 4% $114,950

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