Below are the key facts about this program at IUB. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates IUB highly for economics, ranked #96 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 96 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Indiana | 2 of 10 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 of 57 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in economics at IUB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Indiana University-Bloomington conferred 68 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
IUB is in the top 15% of the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 2 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 91 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from IUB earn a median of $74,866 a year. This is higher than $74,553, the median for all majors at IUB.
To complete a bachelor’s at IUB, economics students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is above $20,463, the typical median for all majors at IUB.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,913 | $40,369 |
| Fees | $1,522 | $1,522 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 72% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at IUB were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 5 |
IUB awarded 1 bachelor’s completion in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at IUB. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 9 |