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Economics Schools in Kansas

In 2020-2021, 344 students earned their Economics degrees in KS.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 318
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 28.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 60.2%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Kansas

There are 8,690 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 Kansas

Economics grads earn an average of $72,600 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,189. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. A typical student attending KU will pay a net price of $20,257.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,433. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. In their early career, ESU grads earn an average salary of $37,417. 97% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,217 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,253. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,168 a year. 100% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,731 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. A typical student attending Washburn University will pay a net price of $14,339.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

In their early career, WSU grads earn an average salary of $39,996. This public school has an average net price of $14,859. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%.

#8

Baker University

Baldwin City
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,279 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,706 after graduation. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Baker. 28% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,094 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,756 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. 86% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
790 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,548.

Economics Careers in KS

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 23% $58,080
Managers 11% $96,210

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