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 DU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at DU was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #4 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Denver handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in economics from DU. This makes it the #64 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,689 a year. This is less than $45,868, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's economics program at DU make a median salary of $49,103. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $63,388.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Denver.
Of the 51 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from DU, about 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from DU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at DU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 175 |
| Geography & Cartography | 80 |
| Political Science & Government | 50 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| Anthropology | 18 |
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