Applied Economics at Carnegie Mellon University

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Carnegie Mellon ranks among other schools offering degrees in applied economics.

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Applied Economics Degrees Available at Carnegie Mellon

Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Economics

Carnegie Mellon Applied Economics Rankings

Carnegie Mellon is in the top 10% of the country for applied economics. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 29 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.

Ranking Type	Rank
Highest Paid Applied Economics Graduates	1
Best Applied Economics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	1
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Applied Economics Graduates	1
Best Applied Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Economics (Income $0-$30k)	2
Best Applied Economics Schools	3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Economics (Income $30-$48k)	3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Economics (Income $48-$75k)	3
Best Applied Economics Colleges for Veterans	5
Best Value Colleges for Applied Economics (Income $30-$48k)	7
Best Value Colleges for Applied Economics (Income $48-$75k)	7
Best Value Colleges for Applied Economics (Income $0-$30k)	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Economics (Income $75-$110k)	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Economics (With Aid)	11
Best Value Colleges for Applied Economics (Income $75-$110k)	13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Economics (Income Over $110k)	13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Economics	14
Best Value Colleges for Applied Economics (With Aid)	24
Best Value Colleges for Applied Economics (Income Over $110k)	27
Best Value Colleges for Applied Economics	28

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in applied economics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

Carnegie Mellon Applied Economics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the applied economics majors at Carnegie Mellon University.

Carnegie Mellon Applied Economics Bachelor’s Program

Of the 18 applied economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Carnegie Mellon, about 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in applied economics.