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Business Economics Schools in Alabama

296 Business Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Business Economics major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Business Economics Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 286
Master’s Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business economics majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 79.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.1%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Business Economics Grads in Alabama

There are 180 people in the state and 43,090 people in the nation working in business economics jobs.

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Wages for Business Economics Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a business economics grad in the state is $103,740, compared to a typical salary of $116,020 nationwide.

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

212 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,485 a year.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,760 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $14,992. The student loan default rate is 7.30% which is lower than average.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

#4

Samford University

Birmingham
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,778 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. 67% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $24,018. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%.

Business Economics Careers in AL

Some of the careers business economics majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Economists 33% $101,420
Economics Professors 14% $101,090

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