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 K -State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 175 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 176 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at K -State is $52,490. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at K -State was $895 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,964 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,020 | $12,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,268 | $5,268 |
Learn more about K -State tuition and fees.
The economics program at K -State awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 72% of these degrees went to men with the other 28% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the K -State 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 K -State Online Learning page.
The economics program at K -State awarded 7 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Kansas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 57 |
| General Social Sciences | 51 |
| Political Science & Government | 33 |
| Anthropology | 23 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.