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. We've also included details on how North Central ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at North Central was ranked #214 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 212 |
| Best Economics Schools | 214 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Central College handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at North Central is $52,728. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at North Central, economics students borrow a median amount of $35,005 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $39,273.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at North Central was $1,379 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 | $44,114 | $44,114 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,434 | $12,434 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,934 | $1,934 |
Learn more about North Central tuition and fees.
The economics program at North Central awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Central College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
North Central 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 North Central Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at North Central College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 17 |
| Political Science & Government | 13 |
| General Social Sciences | 11 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.