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, 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 #160 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #4 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 73 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Economics Schools | 160 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 174 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Denver handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at DU paid an average of $1,612 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,032 | $58,032 |
| Fees | $1,308 | $1,308 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,049 | $17,049 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,147 | $3,147 |
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Of the 30 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from DU, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% 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 bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the DU 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 DU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's economics program at DU make a median salary of $60,796. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $74,330.
The economics program at DU awarded 51 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to 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, 61% 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 | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Denver.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 197 |
| Geography & Cartography | 104 |
| Political Science & Government | 51 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
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