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Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Economics

5,360 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 253 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in business economics. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 32% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 12.6% of business economics graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Business Economics Majors

In 2020-2021, 5,360 bachelor's degrees were awarded to business economics majors. This earns it the #16 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in business economics at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 5,360
Master’s Degree 105
Associate Degree 69
Undergraduate Certificate 58
Doctor’s Degree 38
Graduate Certificate 19
Basic Certificate 18

Earnings of Business Economics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for business economics majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in business economics. About 67.2% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,603
Women 1,757
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The racial-ethnic distribution of business economics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 556
Black or African American 278
Hispanic or Latino 676
White 2,870
International Students 673
Other Races/Ethnicities 307
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There are 253 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in business economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
706 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Irvine tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for business economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 706 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at UC Irvine. Of these students, 47% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
291 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for business economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Santa Cruz. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The business economics program at University of California - Santa Cruz awarded 291 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 36% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
212 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for business economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Alabama. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 212 people received their bachelor's degree in business economics from UA. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
209 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Georgia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business economics. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. The business economics program at University of Georgia awarded 209 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.

#5

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, New York
129 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Oneonta comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business economics. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in business economics from SUNY Oneonta. About 32% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
121 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for business economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY Cortland. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 121 people received their bachelor's degree in business economics from SUNY Cortland. Of these students, 26% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
114 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business economics. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 114 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at WCUPA. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#8

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
91 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business economics. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in business economics from NC State. About 13% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

78 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business economics. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at Ohio State. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.

76 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at San Antonio is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business economics. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,056 per year. The business economics program at The University of Texas at San Antonio awarded 76 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#11

Baruch College

New York, New York
72 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Baruch College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business economics. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at Baruch. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#12

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
70 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for business economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Kentucky. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at UK. Of these students, 33% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
69 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business economics. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in business economics from Georgia State. Of these students, 38% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Wheaton College Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois
65 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wheaton College Illinois comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business economics. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,096 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at Wheaton College Illinois. About 34% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Chapman University

Orange, California
64 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for business economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Chapman University. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,538 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at Chapman. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#15

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
64 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Florida is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business economics. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at UCF. About 27% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
63 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business economics. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in business economics from VCU. About 37% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Westmont College

Santa Barbara, California
60 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Westmont College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business economics. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at Westmont. About 40% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
59 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for business economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Lehigh University. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in business economics from Lehigh. About 44% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
55 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Dakota State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business economics. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in business economics from South Dakota State. About 36% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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