by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Economics. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Economics is a major offered under the social sciences program of study at Saint Johns University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in economics, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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If you're the kind of person who enjoys working with numbers and solving tough problems, a graduate degree in economics may be for you.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at SJU was ranked #118 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #6 in Minnesota.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SJU paid an average of $1,972 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,332 | $47,332 |
| Fees | $834 | $834 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,362 | $11,362 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at SJU in Economics walked away with an average of $26,000 in student debt. That is 22% higher than the national average of $21,243.
economics who receive their bachelor’s degree from SJU make an average of $50,621 a year during the early days of their career. That is 8% higher than the national average of $46,790.
SJU 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 SJU Online Learning page.
None of the students who received their Bachelor’s in economics in 2019-2020 were women.
Around 12.1% of economics bachelor’s degree recipients at SJU in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 30%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Economics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 33 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to economics.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 4 |
| Political Science & Government | 19 |
| Sociology | 7 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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