by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Radford ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Radford was ranked #389 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #13 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 369 |
| Best Economics Schools | 389 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Radford University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Radford is $45,189. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Radford, economics students borrow a median amount of $47,415 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 Radford was $868 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $349 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,401 | $20,853 |
| Fees | $3,885 | $4,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,973 | $11,973 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,652 | $3,652 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 91% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Radford are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Radford University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Radford 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 Radford Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Radford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 27 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| General Social Sciences | 11 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.