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. In addition, we cover how UMSL ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMSL was ranked #325 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #6 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 310 |
| Best Economics Schools | 325 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - St Louis handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in economics from UMSL. This makes it the #168 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMSL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,583 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMSL was $1,194 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $480 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,400 | $35,820 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,104 | $13,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,562 | $6,562 |
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Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from UMSL in 2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UMSL 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 UMSL Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from UMSL in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Missouri - St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 23 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| General Social Sciences | 15 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5 |