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. We've also included details on how FHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at FHSU was ranked #353 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 335 |
| Best Economics Schools | 353 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fort Hays State University handed out 156 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 152 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at FHSU is $50,690. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FHSU paid an average of $520 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $147 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,437 | $15,615 |
| Fees | $1,196 | $1,196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,772 | $8,772 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,972 | $4,972 |
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Of the 156 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from FHSU, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 151 |
FHSU 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 FHSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Fort Hays State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 38 |
| Political Science & Government | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.