by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #193 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 193 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 193 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in economics from UK. This makes it the #150 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #97 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 UK is $41,713. 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 UK, economics students borrow a median amount of $42,030 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 UK is $314 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
Learn more about UK tuition and fees.
Of the 46 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from UK in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who earned a master's degree in Economics from UK in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 128 |
| Sociology | 63 |
| Anthropology | 52 |
| Geography & Cartography | 34 |
| International Relations & National Security | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.