by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Southwestern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Southwestern was ranked #362 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #15 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 344 |
| Best Economics Schools | 362 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southwestern University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Southwestern was $2,106 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,558 | $50,558 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,628 | $13,628 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Southwestern. About 13% of these graduates were women and the other 88% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwestern University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Southwestern 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 Southwestern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Southwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 21 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.