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Economics Schools in Indiana

In 2020-2021, 891 students earned their Economics degrees in IN.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 792
Master’s Degree 71
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 59.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.7%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Indiana

In this state, there are 17,080 people employed in jobs related to an economics degree, compared to 1,144,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Indiana

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $71,560, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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

260 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,809 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Notre Dame. In their early career, Notre Dame grads earn an average salary of $76,123. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,377.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,001 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

#4

DePauw University

Greencastle
90 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,752 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,587. 99% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,002 after graduation. A typical student attending IUPUI will pay a net price of $12,416. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

#7

Wabash College

Crawfordsville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
868 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Wabash. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,122 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,899. 100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Valpo.

#9

Butler University

Indianapolis
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,544 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,430. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Butler. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,203 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,717 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,481. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Economics Careers in IN

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 23% $51,780
Economics Professors 10% $113,370
Managers 7% $61,910

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