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 Gustavus Adolphus ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Gustavus Adolphus was ranked #211 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #8 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 209 |
| Best Economics Schools | 211 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Gustavus Adolphus College handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Gustavus Adolphus is $52,439. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Gustavus Adolphus paid an average of $9,200 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $53,570 | $53,570 |
| Fees | $740 | $740 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,290 | $11,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,180 | $1,180 |
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Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Gustavus Adolphus in 2021-2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Gustavus Adolphus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Gustavus Adolphus College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 14 |
| Sociology | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.