Economics at University of Missouri-St Louis
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Missouri-St Louis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Missouri-St Louis is located in Saint Louis, MO.
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Online Class Availability at University of Missouri-St Louis
Distance learning is available at University of Missouri-St Louis. Among 14,736 students, 2,564 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,499 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of Missouri-St Louis
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Missouri-St Louis’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #30 of 31 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #153 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #405 of 466 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #30 of 31 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #153 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #405 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Missouri-St Louis
Students who complete University of Missouri-St Louis’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,955 |
| 2 years | $44,942 |
| 3 years | $47,782 |
| 4 years | $64,281 |
| 5 years | $65,785 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from University of Missouri-St Louis take home a median $64,281, compared with $60,590 for all University of Missouri-St Louis graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from University of Missouri-St Louis stands at $22,962.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Missouri-St Louis
The Economics program at University of Missouri-St Louis includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 3 |
| Quantitative Economics | 13 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at University of Missouri-St Louis go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.