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Economics Schools in Colorado

958 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Economics is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Colorado

Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 824
Master’s Degree 109
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 49.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.2%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Colorado

There are 28,310 people in the state and 1,144,130 people in the nation working in economics jobs.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $104,350, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

343 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
39,000 Total Students

The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at CU - Boulder. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,586 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $19,016.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,267 Total Students

The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at CU Anschutz. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,907 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending CU Anschutz will pay a net price of $13,322.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
14,130 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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Colorado College

Colorado Springs
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,266 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
4,181 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. It takes the average student 4.01 years to graduate.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,348 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 56% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,187 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 69% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $25,211.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,031 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $44,019 after graduation. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,678 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.92 years. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Economics Careers in CO

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 31% $65,400
Economics Professors 24% $97,920
Managers 16% $127,750
Economists 14% $101,670

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