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 UCCS ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCCS was ranked #393 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #9 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 372 |
| Best Economics Schools | 393 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCCS is $46,748. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCCS, economics students borrow a median amount of $27,330 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $39,273.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCCS paid an average of $935 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,738 | $22,255 |
| Fees | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,278 | $12,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,800 | $4,800 |
Learn more about UCCS tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCCS. Of these graduates, 91% were men and 9% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UCCS 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 UCCS Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 51 |
| Sociology | 44 |
| Political Science & Government | 32 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| General Social Sciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.