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Economics Schools in Missouri

425 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 Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 333
Master’s Degree 68
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 57.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.5%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Missouri

There are 14,490 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 Missouri

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $97,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,921. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 71% of the teachers are full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,346 after earning their degree at this institution.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. 96% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Missouri State.

#7

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,146 after graduation. The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Rockhurst University

Kansas City
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,688 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. In their early career, Rockhurst grads earn an average salary of $50,571.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,642 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,964. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

Economics Careers in MO

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 25% $56,710
Economics Professors 18% $96,970
Economists 17% $91,350
Managers 10% $93,580

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