Massachusetts · Business/Managerial Economics

Best Business/Managerial Economics institutions in Massachusetts, ranked by earnings

The Business/Managerial Economics program focuses on applying economic methods to enhance organizational decision-making processes. It equips students with the tools to analyze the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 52.06
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
72
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$68,627
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$29,718
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
76%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Economists
$142,140
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Bentley University
Waltham Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$68,6272387%$31,677$27,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Economists (SOC 19-3011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.2%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$115,440
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingMathematicsReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWriting

What Economists earn in Massachusetts

Jobs in Massachusetts
770
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$142,140
median $103,170
Best-paying metro
$151,950
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Business/Managerial Economics programs in Massachusetts.

Which Business/Managerial Economics program in Massachusetts has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Bentley University tops the list at $68,627. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Economists earn in Massachusetts?+

The average annual wage for Economists in Massachusetts is $142,140 (median $103,170), across about 770 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Business/Managerial Economics program?+

The Business/Managerial Economics program focuses on applying economic methods to enhance organizational decision-making processes. It equips students with the tools to analyze the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, mathematics, reading comprehension, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Economists?+

The national job outlook is about +1.2% growth with around 900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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