Development Economics and International Development

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About Development Economics and International Development

A program that focuses on the systematic study of the economic development process and its application to the problems of specific countries and regions. Includes instruction in economic development theory, industrialization, land reform, infrastructural development, investment policy, the role of governments and business in development, international development organizations, and the study of social, health, and environmental influences on economic development.

For all the 249 degrees granted in Development Economics and International Development annually, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 249 students graduating with degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 23% percent identify as men and 77% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Development Economics and International Development, California has the most graduates. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Development Economics and International Development is $53,900.

Popularity of Development Economics and International Development Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Development Economics and International Development degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

For Development Economics and International Development majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Managers, All Other, Social Science Research Assistants and Economists. Additionally, Development Economics and International Development graduates may land a top paying job, such as Managers, All Other or Economists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Development Economics and International Development majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Development Economics and International Development majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
249
Female Students
192 (77%)
Male Students
57 (22%)
White (129, 52%)
Hispanic or Latino (47, 19%)
Asian (27, 11%)
U.S. Nonresident (27, 11%)
Black or African American (9, 4%)
Two or more races (9, 4%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (1, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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