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Economics Schools in Utah

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

As a degree choice, Economics is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 840
Master’s Degree 16
Associate Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 50.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 35.8%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Utah

11,680 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 Utah

Economics grads earn an average of $88,280 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Utah that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

424 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
224 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. 97% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,572.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,578. Graduates earn an average $36,702 after graduation.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.93 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,647. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

#6

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,969 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,197.

#7

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,904 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,955. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Snow College

Ephraim
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

In their early career, Snow College grads earn an average salary of $31,813. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

Economics Careers in UT

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 60% $50,000
Managers 31% $92,070
Economists 17% $67,910

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