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. In addition, we cover how UCA ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #384 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 364 |
| Best Economics Schools | 384 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,919 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCA was $476 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $238 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,140 | $14,280 |
| Fees | $2,978 | $2,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,662 | $8,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,447 | $5,447 |
Learn more about UCA tuition and fees.
Of the 16 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCA, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UCA 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 UCA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Central Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
| Sociology | 19 |
| Geography & Cartography | 12 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.