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, and more. Also, learn how UPR Rio Piedras ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UPR Rio Piedras was ranked #404 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 382 |
| Best Economics Schools | 404 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in economics from UPR Rio Piedras. This makes it the #133 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UPR Rio Piedras paid an average of $157 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,024 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 | $4,168 |
Learn more about UPR Rio Piedras tuition and fees.
Of the 13 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from UPR Rio Piedras in 2021-2022, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UPR Rio Piedras 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 UPR Rio Piedras Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of economics master's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 52 |
| Sociology | 25 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| General Social Sciences | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.