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. In addition, we cover how UMass Lowell ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #369 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #23 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 351 |
| Best Economics Schools | 369 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Lowell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,910 a year. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Lowell paid an average of $1,445 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $660 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,370 | $1,370 |
Learn more about UMass Lowell tuition and fees.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from UMass Lowell in 2022, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMass Lowell 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 UMass Lowell Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 63 |
| Political Science & Government | 28 |
| Sociology | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.