by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how ASU - Tempe ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at ASU - Tempe was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best Economics Schools | 99 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 190 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 225 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in economics from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #196 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #62 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe is $54,778. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, economics students borrow a median amount of $43,910 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at ASU - Tempe is $356 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ASU - Tempe paid an average of $1,310 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $808 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,308 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $743 | $743 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,091 | $16,091 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,808 | $3,808 |
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The economics program at ASU - Tempe awarded 190 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 77% of these degrees went to men with the other 23% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 50 |
| Other Races | 11 |
ASU - Tempe does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Economics from ASU - Tempe in 2021-2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 378 |
| Anthropology | 134 |
| Geography & Cartography | 111 |
| Sociology | 85 |
| General Social Sciences | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.