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Economics at University of Colorado Boulder

If you plan to study Economics, consider the program at University of Colorado Boulder. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Colorado Boulder is located in Boulder, CO.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Colorado Boulder

Many students take online classes at University of Colorado Boulder. Among 38,799 students, 797 (2%) studied exclusively online and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Economics Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

Use these rankings to compare University of Colorado Boulder’s Economics program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #5 of 19
Best Value Colorado #6 of 9
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #15 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #121 of 466
Best Value Nationwide #285 of 463

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #5 of 19
Best Value Colorado #6 of 9
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #15 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #121 of 466
Best Value Nationwide #285 of 463

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #5 of 19
Best Value Colorado #6 of 9
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #15 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #121 of 466
Best Value Nationwide #285 of 463

Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Graduates of University of Colorado Boulder’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Economics at University of Colorado Boulder
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $44,089
2 years $45,190
3 years $56,788
4 years $65,987
5 years $80,644

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from University of Colorado Boulder report median earnings of $65,987, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.

Economics earnings compared with all majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Economics graduates from University of Colorado Boulder is $17,119.

More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Colorado Boulder

This Economics program at University of Colorado Boulder offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Economics 215

Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates

Students who finish Economics program at University of Colorado Boulder go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Economics graduates, 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

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