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General Economics Schools in Utah

In 2020-2021, 636 students earned their General Economics degrees in UT.

In this state, General Economics is the 9th most popular major out of a total 58 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 626
Associate Degree 9
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 45.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 46.9%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Utah

3,820 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 Utah

A typical salary for a general economics grad in the state is $88,280, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Utah that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

419 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,474. The average student takes 5.15 years to complete their degree at BYU. 72% of the teachers are full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. In their early career, Southern Utah University grads earn an average salary of $36,702. 96% of students get financical aid.

#4

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

A typical student attending Salt Lake Community College will pay a net price of $6,197. 75% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%.

#5

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,904 a year. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.79 years. This public school has an average net price of $9,955. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,013 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $11,647. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

#8

Snow College

Ephraim
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $31,813 after graduation.

General Economics Careers in UT

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Managers 31% $92,070
Economists 17% $67,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Quantitative Economics 229
International Economics 5
Applied Economics 4

View all majors related to General Economics

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