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. In addition, we cover how UC ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UC was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #5 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 74 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 80 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 144 |
| Best Economics Schools | 146 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in economics from UC. This makes it the #74 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #115 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC is $58,590. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at UC is $440 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UC paid an average of $1,107 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,228 | $26,562 |
| Fees | $1,678 | $1,678 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,048 | $13,048 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,424 | $5,424 |
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Of the 72 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UC, about 78% were men and 22% 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 University of Cincinnati - Main Campus with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UC 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 UC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's economics program at UC make a median salary of $79,110. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all economics graduates with a master's is $74,330.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from UC in 2022, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 91 |
| International Relations & National Security | 42 |
| Anthropology | 23 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.