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. We've also included details on how KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 114 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 115 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in economics from KU. This makes it the #61 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at KU is $45,420. 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 KU, economics students borrow a median amount of $64,251 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 KU is $708 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at KU was $944 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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The economics program at KU awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 78% of these degrees went to men with the other 22% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from KU in 2022, 88% were men and 13% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 133 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 26 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.