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General Economics Schools in Colorado

789 students earned General Economics degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General Economics is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 63 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 749
Master’s Degree 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 60.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.5%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Colorado

9,500 people in the state and 505,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general economics.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Colorado

General Economics grads earn an average of $104,350 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Colorado that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

343 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,967. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Graduates earn an average $44,704 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average.

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.

#5

Colorado College

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

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,703. 53% of students get financical aid.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $39,460 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $15,570.

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

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $40,762 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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

The student loan default rate is 6.80% which is lower than average. In their early career, MSU Denver grads earn an average salary of $40,336. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,203 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

#10

Fort Lewis College

Durango
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
3,469 Total Students

The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at FLC. 95% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

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

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $76,135 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

General Economics Careers in CO

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Economics Professors 24% $97,920
Managers 16% $127,750
Economists 14% $101,670

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general economics.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Quantitative Economics 202
Development Economics 14
International Economics 9
Other Economics 4

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