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Economics Schools in Kentucky

222 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Economics major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 202
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 69.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.3%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Kentucky

8,140 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $58,190, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,203. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

#2

Centre College

Danville
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,333 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Centre College of Kentucky. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,653 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%.

#5

Bellarmine University

Louisville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,992. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,265 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#7

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,819. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.60%.

#8

Georgetown College

Georgetown
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,565 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Georgetown College will pay a net price of $18,384. The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Berea College

Berea
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,432 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,747 a year. 88% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
2,037 Total Students

In their early career, Thomas More grads earn an average salary of $44,902. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. 51% of the teachers are full time.

Economics Careers in KY

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 21% $53,640
Economists 14% $0
Managers 9% $89,310
Economics Professors 7% $77,070

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