Check out the MQE Video below:
With a Master's degree in Economics you will:
- Meet the employer's demand for well-rounded individuals who can bring economic insights and strategic thinking to data science.
- Attain employment as financial analysts, data scientists, data analysts, economic analysts, investment analysts, policy analysts, quantitative traders, research analysts, and more!
- You will work with companies such as: Booz, Allen, Hamilton, FedEx, Hitachi Vantara, Moody's Analytics, and with investment banks, consulting companies, and government agencies.
According to 2022 Bureau of Labor and Statistics…
· $113,940 is the median annual wage for Economists.
· $103, 500 is the median annual wage for Data Scientists with 35% job growth for Data Scientists from now to 2032 with job growth projections of 59,400 jobs!
Sample of Job Wages in this category:
· $96,220 is the median annual wage for Financial Analysts
· $95,290 is the median annual wage for Management Analysts
· $85,720 is the median annual wage for Research Analysts
· $82,260 is the median annual wage for Budget Analysts
Our graduates make a median salary of $88,000 with 98% going on to full-time employment or higher education. Here is a list of job titles and employers of our graduates:
This video from the Bureau of Labor Statistics provides an additional overview of the field and the possibilities for Data Scientists:
The Bureau also provides a glimpse at the future for economists, too:
Through the MQE Program, you will connect with industry leaders.
The MQE Program has 50+ Board Members and Mentors, comprised of industry leaders in economics and data science, who serve as consultants for the original coursework and partner with the Capstone Course. Visit our Career Services to see how we provide MQE students with Mentoring & Networking, Workplace Readiness skills, Advising & Resources.
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The MQE Program is a STEM-designated degree program (CIP Code 45.0603: Econometrics and Quantitative Economics). International students are eligible to apply for a 24-month STEM extension of F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT).
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