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Economics Schools in Kentucky

In <nil>, 201 students earned their Economics degrees in KY.

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 176
Master’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate 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: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.5%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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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
30,390 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. 94% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,268.

#2

Centre College

Danville
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,320 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,904 a year. An average student at Centre College of Kentucky will pay a net price of $20,610.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
16,750 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. In their early career, WKU grads earn an average salary of $35,033. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
22,140 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $43,229 after graduation.

#5

Bellarmine University

Louisville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,149 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Bellarmine U will pay a net price of $23,443. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,414 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,226. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

#7

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
10,238 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Graduates earn an average $33,633 after graduation.

#8

Berea College

Berea
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,468 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,156 a year. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Berea.

#8

Georgetown College

Georgetown
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
1,625 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. An average student at Georgetown College will pay a net price of $14,853. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,980 Total Students

An average student at Thomas More will pay a net price of $19,025. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

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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