Master of Science in Applied Economics is ranked as one of the top ten applied economics programs in the United States. A key reason for this is the program's stellar job placement record. Over the past five years, more than half of our Master of Science in Applied Economics students accepted a full-time position before graduation. Our graduates earn an average starting salary in excess of $68,000 and are hired by companies including Amazon, J.P. Morgan Chase, Nielsen, and Procter & Gamble.