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. We've also included details on how CU - Boulder ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 284 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 322 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in economics from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #98 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #48 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 CU - Boulder is $51,521. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder, economics students borrow a median amount of $67,635 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at CU - Boulder is $649 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CU - Boulder was $1,680 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 284 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder. Of these graduates, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 167 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 56 |
| Other Races | 12 |
CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
The economics program at CU - Boulder awarded 10 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 254 |
| Sociology | 228 |
| Geography & Cartography | 77 |
| Anthropology | 71 |
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