by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Penn State University Park ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The economics major at Penn State University Park 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Penn State University Park paid an average of $1,651 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $820 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,672 | $39,626 |
| Fees | $562 | $562 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 | $1,840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,030 | $13,030 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,788 | $4,788 |
Learn more about Penn State University Park tuition and fees.
Of the 369 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Penn State University Park in 2022, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 179 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 121 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Penn State University Park 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 Penn State University Park Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from Penn State University Park in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 170 |
| International Relations & National Security | 139 |
| Geography & Cartography | 67 |
| Sociology | 50 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.