by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 24 U.S. colleges awarded 151 degrees and certificates in Other Economics. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 50% of graduates. College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Other Economics Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $56,341 one year after completing, rising to $87,817 after four years.
A major in Other Economics covers Economics, Other. Any Instructional Program In Economics Not Listed Above. Examples: [Game Theory].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other economics is a popular field of study, with 151 degrees awarded annually. 24 colleges award other economics degrees, an average of 6 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 34.
By level, the 151 awards include 75 bachelor’s degrees, 72 master’s degrees and 4 doctorates.
Women earned 40% of other economics degrees and certificates in the latest year (61 of 151). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (62) and Hispanic or Latino (16), and international students earned 41.
College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Other Economics Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees and 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other economics schools within 4 states. In all, 24 colleges offer other economics programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Economics Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other economics credential is the bachelor’s degree: 75 of the 151 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other economics call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of English Language, Mathematics and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an other economics degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 75 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 72 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 4 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other economics, at 35.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 35.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 34.5% |
| Master’s degree | 9.7% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.3% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 4.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.6% |
| Some college courses | 2.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.6% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
10 occupations are related to Other Economics, with an average median salary of $107,842; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Finance Professor, Economics Assistant Professor, Economics Professor and Labor Economics Teacher.
The occupation related to other economics with the most projected jobs is Economics Teachers, Postsecondary, at 830,747.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 830,747 | 2.9% |
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 128,884 | 5.2% |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | 107,541 | 10.1% |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | 105,398 | -1.9% |
Other Economics graduates earn a median $56,341 one year after completing their program, $87,817 after four years and $88,018 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,341 |
| 4 years | $87,817 |
| 5 years | $88,018 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other economics is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
Other Economics has 5 similar majors in the Social Sciences field, which together award 48,045 degrees a year; the largest are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (25,410), Economics, General (21,619) and Development Economics and International Development (410). Browse all Social Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 25,410 |
| Economics, General | 21,619 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 410 |
| Applied Economics | 400 |
| International Economics | 206 |
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