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 UNH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UNH was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 106 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 106 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in economics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in economics from UNH. This makes it the #204 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #87 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 UNH is $54,328. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNH, economics students borrow a median amount of $57,878 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNH paid an average of $1,470 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,520 | $35,290 |
| Fees | $3,592 | $3,592 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,314 | $13,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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Of the 67 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNH, about 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UNH 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 UNH Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from UNH in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 New Hampshire - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 70 |
| Sociology | 34 |
| International Relations & National Security | 21 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.