Economics Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 826 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Economics.
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Education Levels of Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 45,628 people earned theirEconomics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,406 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 34,393 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,419 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,409 |
Earnings of Economics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Economics of $74,609 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,270 |
| 4 years | $74,609 |
| 5 years | $87,950 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Economics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 937 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Economics students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of California-Los Angeles. This school awarded 1,017 bachelor's degrees in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 838 people received their bachelor's degree in Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 828 bachelor's degrees in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 804 people received their bachelor's degree in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 774 bachelor's degrees in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 729 people received their bachelor's degree in Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 707 people received their bachelor's degree in Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 645 bachelor's degrees in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 528 bachelor's degrees in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Economics. This school awarded 487 bachelor's degrees in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 486 people received their bachelor's degree in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 483 people received their bachelor's degree in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 471 bachelor's degrees in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Economics. This school awarded 460 bachelor's degrees in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 444 bachelor's degrees in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 442 people received their bachelor's degree in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 440 people received their bachelor's degree in Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 423 people received their bachelor's degree in Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 412 people received their bachelor's degree in Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 404 people received their bachelor's degree in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Economics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 22,727 |
| Economics, General | 21,627 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 375 |
| Applied Economics | 368 |
| International Economics | 281 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Economics that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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