Economics, Other
Any instructional program in economics not listed above.
- Schools offering
- 26
- Annual completions
- 67
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $84k
About this major
Any instructional program in economics not listed above.
Examples of specialized tracks: Game Theory.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, all other | $137k | +4.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Economists | $115k | +1.2% | Master's degree |
| Economics teachers, postsecondary | $120k | +2.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$84k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$59k
Bachelor's
$84k
Top colleges for Economics, Other
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Westminster College | New Wilmington, PA | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Barnard College | New York, NY | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Union University | Jackson, TN | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Augsburg University | Minneapolis, MN | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| University of California-Riverside | Riverside, CA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Canisius University | Buffalo, NY | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| University of California-San Diego | La Jolla, CA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | Duluth, MN | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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