by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #433 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #20 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in economics from EIU. This makes it the #150 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Eastern Illinois University.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from EIU in 2021 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The economics program at EIU awarded 6 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 33 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| Geography & Cartography | 16 |
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