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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UT Knoxville ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #161 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 159 |
| Best Economics Schools | 161 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in economics from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #183 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,302 a year. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Knoxville paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
Learn more about UT Knoxville tuition and fees.
Of the 42 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from UT Knoxville in 2022, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% 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 Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Economics from UT Knoxville in 2021-2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 171 |
| Sociology | 108 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
| Geography & Cartography | 29 |
| International Relations & National Security | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.