by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Illinois State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois State University highly for economics, coming in at #289 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 289 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Illinois | 8 of 14 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 29 of 57 |
The following degree levels are granted in economics at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois State University awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Illinois State University is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 8 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 263 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University earn a median of $56,964 a year. This is lower than $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, economics students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
Read more about Illinois State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 85% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University are White. About 73% of graduates fell into 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Illinois State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 17 |
