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 URichmond ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at URichmond was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 91 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Richmond handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from URichmond go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,027 a year. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at URichmond paid an average of $2,555 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 | $62,600 | $62,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,210 | $16,210 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,510 | $1,510 |
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Of the 46 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from URichmond 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 Richmond with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the URichmond 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 URichmond Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Richmond.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
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