Top Political Economy Masters degree Programs - 2023

A program that focuses on the interaction between politics and economics in the formation of public policy. Includes instruction in microeconomics; macroeconomics; political theory; American, comparative, and international political economy; and quantitative methods.

For all the 304 degrees granted in Political Economy per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 12 students earning degrees at the Masters degree level in the US, 75% percent identify as men and 25% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Political Economy, District of Columbia has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Political Economy is $44,500.

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9
Total Females
3

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  • Total Masters degree

    12

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Top Colleges for Political Economy

If you’re thinking about majoring in Political Economy, then you should consider these top colleges, including Georgetown University, Duke University and . Georgetown University is our top ranked institution for a degree in Political Economy with 8 students graduating with this major annually.

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Careers for Political Economy Majors

For Political Economy majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Economists, Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary and Economics Teachers, Postsecondary. Not only that, Political Economy graduates may find a top paying job, such as Political Scientists or Economists.

Top Paying Careers for Political Economy

  1. Political Scientists   (Median Wage: $122,510)
  2. Economists   (Median Wage: $105,630)
  3. Economics Teachers, Postsecondary   (Median Wage: $104,940)
  4. Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary   (Median Wage: $81,980)

Most in Demand Careers for Political Economy

  1. Economists
  2. Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
  3. Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
  4. Political Scientists
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