Here, 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 #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Economics Schools | 109 |
Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 145 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 174 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,332 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at BYU paid an average of $342 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $6,496 | $6,496 |
Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
On Campus Room and Board | $9,720 | $9,720 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $5,736 | $5,736 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 145 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from BYU. About 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in 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 |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
White | 114 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
Other Races | 9 |
BYU does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BYU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Political Science & Government | 115 |
Sociology | 89 |
Geography & Cartography | 32 |
International Relations & National Security | 32 |
Anthropology | 31 |
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