Development Economics and International Development
Liberal Arts •
Social Sciences
What is it about?
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.
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Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
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Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Average public university graduating class: 48 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Average private university graduating class: 6 students.
O's Insights on Development Economics and International Development
- Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
- 67% of graduates come from public universities.
