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, and more. In addition, we cover how UW ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #257 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 247 |
| Best Economics Schools | 257 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in economics from UW. This makes it the #168 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW was $692 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $166 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Fees | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW. Of these graduates, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UW 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 UW Online Learning page.
Of the 8 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UW, about 63% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Wyoming.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 40 |
| Anthropology | 36 |
| Sociology | 27 |
| Geography & Cartography | 24 |
| General Social Sciences | 5 |
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