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Programs in Economic Development

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Students of economic development concentrate on the systematic study of the economic development process and its application to the problems of specific countries and regions. This involves 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.

Top Schools For Economic Development Programs

Most Selective:
Yale University

Least Selective:
Prescott College

Largest:
University of Wisconsin

Smallest:
Claremont Graduate University

Most Expensive:
Carnegie Mellon University

Least Expensive:
Weber State University

Best Academics:
Yale University

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Georgetown University

Most Diverse:
Carnegie Mellon University

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Georgetown University

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University of Southern California

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Carnegie Mellon University

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Smith College

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH		$26,442 4,687 204 Master's (201), Doctoral (3)
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA		$38,762 3,302 100 Master's (96), Doctoral (4)
University of Denver
Denver, CO		$36,936 5,376 47 Master's (47)
Georgetown University
Washington, DC		$39,036 7,590 46 Bachelor's (46)
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA		$30,935 26,556 35 Bachelor's (35)
Brown University
Providence, RI		$38,848 6,232 34 Bachelor's (34), Master's (0)
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT		$31,410 11,382 30 Bachelor's (27), Master's (3)
Williams College
Williamstown, MA		$39,490 2,064 30 Master's (30)
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO		$37,478 2,000 29 Bachelor's (29)
Columbia University
New York, NY		$41,316 7,693 27 Certificate (4), Bachelor's (15),
Master's (6), Doctoral (2)
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Economic Development Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 2 0%
Associate Not Available 0%
Bachelor's 237 35%
Master's 421 62%
Doctoral 24 4%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 328 48%
Female 356 52%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 47 10%
Black or African American 19 4%
Hispanic or Latino 15 3%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 0 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 241 49%
Other/Unknown 169 34%
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Economic Development Internships

Job Title:Intern- Managed Care
Description:Managed Care has several key corporate initiatives that requires a considerate amount of attention that requires the individual focus of a lower level skill set. Provider Relations Representative will work with all health plans to be sure...
Company:Dallas, Tx
Location:Dallas, TX
Posted:5/19/2012
Source:AllHealthcareJobs.com
Job Title:Library Media Intern
Description:The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a leading national nonprofit research organization based in Washington, D.C., seeks a Library Media Intern. ACEEE is dedicated to advancing and deploying energy efficiency...
Company:American Council For An Energy-efficient Economy
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:1/30/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Social Media Business Developer (Social Advocacy Platform) MarketVine by Dell
Description:Social Media Business Developer (Social Advocacy Platform) MarketVine by Dell Austin, TX Business Developer - Social Media As Business Developer, you will focus on identifying and developing partner relationships in the retail &...
Company:Dell
Location:Austin, TX
Posted:5/20/2012
Source:Dell
Job Title:Sr Director, Business Development
Description:Founded in 1969, Flextronics International Limited has grown into a $30 billion business and become one of the worlds leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers that offers complete design, engineering, and manufacturing...
Company:Flextronics
Location:Milpitas, CA
Posted:5/15/2012
Source:Flextronics Corporation
Job Title:Programs Intern
Description:Sirius Computer Solutions is a nationally recognized solution provider with a certified team of sales and technical professionals who have the skills, product knowledge and commitment to help clients develop and implement the right...
Company:Sirius Computer Solutions
Location:San Antonio, TX
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Glassdoor
Job Title:Research Analyst Intern - Summer 2012
Description:Job Snapshot Location: San Francisco Industry: Investment Banking Group: Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) Full/Part-Time: Full-time Period: Summer 2012 Job Type: Research Analyst Intern - Summer Description The Research Analyst Intern...
Company:Headwaters MB
Location:San Francisco, CA
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Doostang
Job Title:Development and Communications Intern
Description:Development and Communications Intern Community of Hope Washington, DC About Community of Hope: Community of Hope (COH) is a leader in addressing the healthcare and housing needs of Washington, DC's most economically vulnerable residents.
Company:Community of Hope
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:4/20/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Business Development Intern
Description:One Economy Corporation is seeking interns to assist in business development initiatives. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated and creative individuals who possesses excellent writing, communication, and research skills. Interns must...
Company:One Economy
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:1/5/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Bilingual Evaluation/Research Intern: Small B
Description:Bilingual Evaluatio n/Research Intern: Measuring Impact of SmallBusiness Development Job Description Internship Dates: June 4, 2012 - August 3, 2012 Position Overview: The Latino Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), in an effort to...
Company:Latino Economic Development
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/17/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Nonprofit Management Intern
Description:This intern position will assist in several aspects of nonprofit management including development, board governance, program evaluation and measurement and marketing. Interns will also conduct environmental assessments, comparative...
Company:Sowing Empowerment & Economic Development
Location:Riverdale, MD
Posted:3/28/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com

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We update this information twice annually, most recently in May 2012, but it may not be the most recent information available for a particular school.
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