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 Iowa State ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 139 |
| Best Economics Schools | 140 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in economics from Iowa State. This makes it the #204 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #37 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 Iowa State is $57,619. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Iowa State in 2022, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Iowa State 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 Iowa State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of economics master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 65 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.