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 Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 142 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 48 students received their master’s degree in economics from Purdue. This makes it the #23 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #76 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 Purdue is $59,187. 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 Purdue, economics students borrow a median amount of $55,015 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue was $948 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Of the 132 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Purdue in 2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students earned a master's degree in economics from Purdue. About 30% of these graduates were women and the other 70% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 141 |
| Political Science & Government | 133 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
| General Social Sciences | 6 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.