Economics at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, consider the program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Studying Online at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Online coursework is an option at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Among 11,354 students, 1,739 (15%) studied exclusively online and 4,888 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Colorado Colorado Springs’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #8 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #19 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #228 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #443 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Students who complete University of Colorado Colorado Springs’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,542 |
| 2 years | $40,089 |
| 3 years | $48,299 |
| 4 years | $56,961 |
| 5 years | $59,346 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs take home a median $56,961, compared with $58,851 for all University of Colorado Colorado Springs graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs stands at $25,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
The Economics program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 29 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
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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