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 Sewanee ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Sewanee was ranked #199 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 199 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 199 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sewanee - The University of the South handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Sewanee is $58,532. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Sewanee was $1,670 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,418 | $53,418 |
| Fees | $286 | $286 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,338 | $15,338 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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Of the 49 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Sewanee, about 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Sewanee are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sewanee - The University of the South with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Sewanee 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 Sewanee Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Sewanee - The University of the South.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 40 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.