Major Overview for Applied Economics

Colleges Browse Minnesota Majors Social sciences Applied Economics

Overview for 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. Careers for Applied Economics Majors A major in Applied Economics is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Economics Teachers, Postsecondary - $88,330 Economists - $90,830 Market Research Analysts - $67,340 Survey Researchers - $42,060

Top 3 Minnesota Colleges with the highest percentage of Applied Economics among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN	12 (1.8%)
		College of St Catherine Saint Paul, MN	7 (1.4%)
		University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN	55 (0.8%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.