by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Colorado State ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Economics Schools | 126 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 127 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in economics from Colorado State. This makes it the #133 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #76 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 Colorado State is $48,462. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Colorado State, economics students borrow a median amount of $44,929 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 Colorado State is $439 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Colorado State paid an average of $1,553 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $468 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
Learn more about Colorado State tuition and fees.
The economics program at Colorado State awarded 119 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 76% of these degrees went to men with the other 24% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Colorado State economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Colorado State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in economics from Colorado State. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 149 |
| Sociology | 146 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.