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 UM ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #319 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 304 |
| Best Economics Schools | 319 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in economics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in economics from UM. This makes it the #196 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UM paid an average of $1,200 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $239 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $2,416 | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,784 | $3,784 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from UM. About 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UM 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 UM Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 economics majors earned their master's degree from UM. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at The University of Montana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 83 |
| Sociology | 55 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| Political Science & Government | 32 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.