Bachelor’s Degrees in General Economics
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Education Levels of General Economics Majors
In 2018-2019, 29,901 earned their bachelor's degree in general economics. This earns it the #5 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 general economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 29,901 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,228 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,426 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 594 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
| Basic Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of General Economics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general economics majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for general economics students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in general economics. About 68.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20,549 |
| Women | 9,352 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general economics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3,289 |
| Black or African American | 1,340 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,062 |
| White | 14,997 |
| International Students | 5,242 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,971 |
Most Popular General Economics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 744 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in general economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general economics students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 43,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year.
The general economics program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 587 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 28% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 44,500 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 general economics program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 562 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general economics. Roughly 51,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,998 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 532 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at UT Austin. About 28% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general economics. Roughly 46,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 496 people received their bachelor's degree in general economics from Penn State University Park. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 41,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,158 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 491 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at UMCP. Of these students, 28% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,578 per year.
The general economics program at University of Virginia - Main Campus awarded 485 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 32% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general economics. Roughly 46,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,890 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 476 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at U-M. Of these students, 33% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general economics. Each year, around 49,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,188 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,997 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 440 people received their bachelor's degree in general economics from UIUC. Of these students, 30% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Queens College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general economics. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 430 people received their bachelor's degree in general economics from QC. About 46% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Connecticut is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general economics. Roughly 27,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,300 per year.
The general economics program at University of Connecticut awarded 404 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
University of Oregon is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general economics. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,958 per year.
The general economics program at University of Oregon awarded 398 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 30% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general economics. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year.
The general economics program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 386 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 32% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general economics. Roughly 47,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,198 per year.
The general economics program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 360 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 46% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Utah State University. Each year, around 27,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,549 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,996 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 359 people received their bachelor's degree in general economics from USU. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general economics. Roughly 50,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,736 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 344 people received their bachelor's degree in general economics from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 50,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,555 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,858 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 323 people received their bachelor's degree in general economics from Michigan State. Of these students, 18% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general economics. Roughly 41,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 317 people received their bachelor's degree in general economics from Florida State. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general economics. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 308 people received their bachelor's degree in general economics from UC Irvine. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general economics. Roughly 51,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 300 people received their bachelor's degree in general economics from ASU - Tempe. About 24% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Vanderbilt University. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,624 per year.
The general economics program at Vanderbilt University awarded 297 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 29% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general economics that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 9,050 |
| Other Economics | 385 |
| Development Economics | 345 |
| International Economics | 341 |
| Applied Economics | 333 |
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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