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 UA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
| Best Economics Schools | 127 |
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in economics from UA. This makes it the #50 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #97 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
Learn more about UA tuition and fees.
The economics program at UA awarded 175 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 157 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 economics majors earned their master's degree from UA. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 221 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.