by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #194 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in economics from SIUC. This makes it the #183 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #87 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUC, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,049 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from SIUC. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from SIUC in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 21 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
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