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2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas

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Finding the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree School for You

Economics is one of the most popular subjects to study in Kansas. With 343 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.

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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Kansas to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Economics program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for economics majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Our 2023 rankings named Fort Hays State University the most popular school in Kansas for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Hays, FHSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 74% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 26% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, economics majors at FHSU accumulate an average of around $21,667 in student debt.

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#2

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Kansas is a great place for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. KU is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence.

About 22% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 78% are male.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $708.

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#3

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Kansas State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular economics schools in Kansas. Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 32 students majoring in economics at K -State, 72% are male and 28% are female.

On average, economics graduates from K -State take out $22,822 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Emporia State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular economics schools in Kansas. Located in the town of Emporia, ESU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 20% of the economics majors at the school.

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#5

Washburn University

Topeka, KS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washburn University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Washburn University is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Topeka.

About 33% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 67% are male.

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#5

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS

Out of the 10 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Benedictine College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Benedictine College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Atchison.

Women make up 60% of the economics majors at the school.

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Wichita State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree economics programs. WSU is a large public school located in the city of Wichita.

Of the 2 students majoring in economics at WSU, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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#8

Baker University

Baldwin City, KS

Baker University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree economics programs. Located in the fringe town of Baldwin City, Baker is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#8

Bethany College Kansas

Lindsborg, KS

Bethany College Kansas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for economics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the remote town of Lindsborg, Bethany College Kansas is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 17% of the economics majors at the school.

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#10

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for economics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Pitt State is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Pittsburg.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Economics Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 847
Missouri 418
Iowa 321
Nebraska 111
South Dakota 43
North Dakota 38

Economics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Economics 25,066
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics 21,078
Applied Economics 550
Development Economics & International Development 535
International Economics 305
Other Economics 275

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to pixabay.

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