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Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Economics

5,948 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in business economics is offered at 258 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 32% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 14.9% of business economics graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Business Economics Majors

In 2018-2019, 5,948 bachelor's degrees were awarded to business economics majors. This makes it the 14th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 5,948
Master’s Degree 214
Associate’s Degree 59
Doctor’s Degree 49
Undergraduate Certificate 45
Basic Certificate 26
Graduate Certificate 4

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

The data on debt ranges for business economics majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in business economics. About 65.5% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,894
Women 2,054
Gender Diversity of Bachelor's Degrees in Business Economics

The racial-ethnic distribution of business economics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 761
Black or African American 267
Hispanic or Latino 674
White 3,079
International Students 886
Other Races/Ethnicities 281
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Business Economics Bachelor's Degree Students

There are 258 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
666 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
47% 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 36,000 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.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 666 people received their bachelor's degree in business economics from UC Irvine. Of these students, 56% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
339 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Santa Cruz comes in at #2 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 339 people received their bachelor's degree in business economics from UC Santa Cruz. About 46% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
197 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business economics. Roughly 44,500 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, 197 people received their bachelor's degree in business economics from UCLA. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.

#4

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
164 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Alabama is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business economics. Roughly 38,300 attend the school each year. 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 2018-2019 academic year, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in business economics from UA. About 35% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
160 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Davis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business economics. Roughly 38,100 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.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 160 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at UC Davis. Of these students, 40% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, New York
128 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Oneonta comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business economics. Roughly 6,500 attend the school each year. 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.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 128 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at SUNY Oneonta. About 37% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
119 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th 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.

The business economics program at SUNY Cortland awarded 119 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 34% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
111 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Riverside comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business economics. Roughly 23,900 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, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in business economics from UCR. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.

#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
106 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Georgia comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business economics. Each year, around 38,600 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.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 106 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at UGA. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.

#10

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
92 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kentucky is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business economics. Each year, around 29,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,011 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,055 per year.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 92 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at UK. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

90 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business economics. Each year, around 61,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,197 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 90 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 41% were women.

#12

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
89 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business economics. Each year, around 17,500 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 2018-2019 academic year, 89 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at WCUPA. Of these students, 24% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
86 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for business economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 35,400 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.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 86 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at NC State. About 24% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Baruch College

New York, New York
82 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Baruch College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business economics. Roughly 18,000 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.

The business economics program at Baruch College awarded 82 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.

#15

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
81 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for business economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Roughly 68,400 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.

The business economics program at University of Central Florida awarded 81 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 23% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
81 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Valley State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business economics. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,208 per year.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 81 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at GVSU. About 17% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
76 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 17th 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 $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,737 per year.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 76 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business economics majors at UofSC. Of these students, 36% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Wheaton College Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois
75 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wheaton College Illinois comes in at #18 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 $37,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,800 per year.

The business economics program at Wheaton College Illinois awarded 75 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
72 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arizona comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business economics. Each year, around 44,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,938 per year.

The business economics program at University of Arizona awarded 72 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 28% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
71 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington University in St Louis is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business economics. Each year, around 15,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,250 per year.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in business economics from WUSTL. About 31% of this group were women, and 30% 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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