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 Illinois State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #239 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in economics from Illinois State. This makes it the #107 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Illinois State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,992 a year. This is less than $45,868, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Illinois State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 82% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in economics from Illinois State. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 69 |
| Political Science & Government | 66 |
| Geography & Cartography | 32 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
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