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. In addition, we cover how U of U ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #115 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 73 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 114 |
| Best Economics Schools | 115 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 193 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 204 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in economics from U of U. This makes it the #107 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #48 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 U of U is $64,386. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $259 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 72% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 18 |
U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
Of the 10 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from U of U, about 70% were men and 30% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 160 |
| General Social Sciences | 128 |
| Sociology | 128 |
| Anthropology | 73 |
| Geography & Cartography | 56 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.