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#1

#1 Best College for Applied Economics in the U.S.

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 279 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$54,004
#2

#2 Best College for Applied Economics in the U.S.

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

At Oregon State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Oregon State University grants 911 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,160–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$56,353
#3

#3 Best College for Applied Economics in the U.S.

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,250–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$59,908
#4

#4 Best College for Applied Economics in the U.S.

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Each year, the University of Rhode Island awards around 292 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,020–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$63,532
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About Applied Economics

A program that focuses on the application of economic principles and analytical techniques to the study of particular industries, activities, or the exploitation of particular resources. Includes instruction in economic theory; microeconomic analysis and modeling of specific industries, commodities; the economic consequences of resource allocation decisions; regulatory and consumer factors; and the technical aspects of specific subjects as they relate to economic analysis.

Students studying Applied Economics can be awarded a degree up to a Masters degree. On average, 54% percent of men and 46% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Applied Economics is most common in Oregon. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Applied Economics is $53,900.

Popularity of Applied Economics Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Majoring in Applied Economics, your experience could lead you towards different careers. Applied Economics majors go on to pursue jobs including Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and Economists which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Applied Economics majors include Economics Teachers, Postsecondary, Economists and Survey Researchers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Applied Economics majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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Student Demographics

Total Students
13
Female Students
6 (46%)
Male Students
7 (53%)

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