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Economics Schools in Colorado

1,019 students earned Economics degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

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 923
Master’s Degree 76
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

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: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 52.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.9%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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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
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. In their early career, CU - Boulder grads earn an average salary of $49,393. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,679. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

A typical student attending CU Anschutz will pay a net price of $14,470. 69% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average.

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Colorado College

Colorado Springs
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,050 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,703. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. 86% of the teachers are full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,307 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.01 years to graduate. 99% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $15,570. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

A typical student attending Mines will pay a net price of $27,114. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Mines.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UCCS. Graduates earn an average $40,762 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,313. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, MSU Denver grads earn an average salary of $40,336.

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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