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, and more. Also, learn how EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The economics major at EIU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Economics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in economics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in economics from EIU. This makes it the #150 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at EIU was $400 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 83% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
EIU 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 EIU Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from EIU in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 36 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.