by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Grinnell ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Grinnell was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 116 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 116 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grinnell College handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Grinnell is $46,791. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Grinnell was $2,010 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,342 | $64,342 |
| Fees | $520 | $520 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,878 | $15,878 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,950 | $1,950 |
Learn more about Grinnell tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Grinnell. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grinnell College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Grinnell 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 Grinnell Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Grinnell College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 38 |
| Sociology | 20 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.