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, and more. We've also included details on how Murray State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The economics major at Murray State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Economics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in economics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in economics from Murray State. This makes it the #204 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Murray State paid an average of $787 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $405 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Murray State. About 14% of these graduates were women and the other 86% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Murray 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 Murray State Online Learning page.
Of the 3 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Murray State, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |