Business Economics at Samford University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Business Economics, take a look at what Samford University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Samford University is located in Birmingham, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 business economics degrees were awarded at Samford University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Samford University
Online coursework is an option at Samford University. Of 6,097 students, 412 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 892 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Business Economics Rankings at Samford University
Rankings can help you compare Samford University’s Business Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 93 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #35 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #81 of 93 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Business Economics graduates at Samford University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business Economics graduates at Samford University are 20% women (4) and 80% men (16).
Business Economics Bachelor’s Program at Samford University
Of the 20 bachelor’s business economics degrees awarded at Samford University, 20% were women (4) and 80% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Samford University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Samford University, below the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Business Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Business Economics program at Samford University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Business Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Management Analysts | $51,034 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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