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Major Overview for Development Economics and International Development

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Overview for Development Economics and International Development

A program that focuses on the systematic study of the economic development process and its application to the problems of specific countries and regions. Includes instruction in economic development theory, industrialization, land reform, infrastructural development, investment policy, the role of governments and business in development, international development organizations, and the study of social, health, and environmental influences on economic development.

Careers for Development Economics and International Development Majors

A major in Development Economics and International Development is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Development Economics and International Development

Top 6 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Development Economics and International Development among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
162
(2.3%)
Most Selective$21,100
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
19
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$21,014
Brown University
Providence, RI
18
(1.2%)
Most Selective$47,132
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA
4
(0.7%)
Minimally Selective$32,876
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI
3
(0.3%)
Minimally Selective$29,955
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
2
(0.1%)
Highly Selective$12,142
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.