Bachelor’s Degrees in General Economics
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Education Levels of General Economics Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24,212 students earned their bachelor's degree in general economics. This makes it the 6th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 24,212 |
| Associate Degree | 3,446 |
| Master’s Degree | 827 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 307 |
| Basic Certificate | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of General Economics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general economics majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general economics majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in general economics. About 68.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 16,488 |
| Women | 7,724 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general economics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,437 |
| Black or African American | 1,192 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,851 |
| White | 11,841 |
| International Students | 4,133 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,758 |
Most Popular General Economics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 714 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in general economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general economics students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The general economics program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 624 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 618 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at U-M. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 578 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at Penn State University Park. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. The general economics program at University of Virginia - Main Campus awarded 509 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 36% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Connecticut comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general economics. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. The general economics program at University of Connecticut awarded 455 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 31% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Utah State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 418 people received their bachelor's degree in general economics from USU. About 49% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general economics. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 394 people received their bachelor's degree in general economics from UC Irvine. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Queens College. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 389 people received their bachelor's degree in general economics from QC. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general economics. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. The general economics program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 387 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 27% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 362 people received their bachelor's degree in general economics from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general economics. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 354 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at UT Austin. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 352 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at UIUC. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general economics. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 322 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at CU - Boulder. Of these students, 20% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Stony Brook University. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 318 people received their bachelor's degree in general economics from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
University of Florida is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general economics. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. The general economics program at University of Florida awarded 300 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general economics. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The general economics program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 283 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 27% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The general economics program at Boston University awarded 281 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 277 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at Michigan State. Of these students, 20% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. The general economics program at Florida State University awarded 261 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 24% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. The general economics program at University of Massachusetts Amherst awarded 253 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 28% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general economics that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 14,028 |
| Development Economics | 336 |
| Applied Economics | 330 |
| International Economics | 276 |
| Other Economics | 215 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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