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Job Outlook for Applied Economics


Applied Economics Has Applications Across a Wide Variety of Industries

As more organizations embrace analytics, predictive modeling, and big data to drive business, process, and policy decisions forward, the demand for individuals with analytical and economic application skills will continue to grow. The expanding global economy paves the way for M.S. in Applied Economics degree holders to take leadership roles in organizations seeking to harness big data insights. The job outlook for analytical skill sets is projected to grow and benefit from an expanding range of industry applications.

To help secure your future in this in-demand field, the Boston College Master of Science in Applied Economics degree delivers the practical methodologies and employable competencies today’s data-driven professionals need. Learn more about the exciting career opportunities in applied economics.

– Gina Occhipinti, M.S.A.E. ’26


Job Title
Median Income
Job Title Corporate Strategy Director
Median Income $161,088
Job Title Risk Management Director
Median Income $137,532
Job Title Data Scientist
Median Income $120,931
Job Title Economist
Median Income $104,924
Job Title Research Statistician
Median Income $98,972
Job Title Quantitative Analyst
Median Income $94,051
Job Title Senior Financial Analyst
Median Income $81,066
Job Title Senior Policy Analyst
Median Income $81,066
Job Title Senior Compensation Manager
Median Income $80,483
Job Title Market Research Analyst
Median Income $60,429

Graduates of the Applied Economics program work in a variety of industries.

Here are some examples:

  • Financial Institutions
  • Insurance Carriers
  • Retail Corporations
  • Pharmaceutical & Medical Manufacturing
  • Scientific Research & Development Services
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Government & International Groups
  • Healthcare Plans & Groups
  • Think Tanks & Research Firms
  • Management, Scientific & Technical Consulting Services

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