by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how BYU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 174 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 216 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at BYU is $57,448. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,868 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BYU, economics students borrow a median amount of $11,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
For the most recent academic year available, 82% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 119 |
| Sociology | 113 |
| Geography & Cartography | 68 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| International Relations & National Security | 26 |
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