by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UCCS ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCCS was ranked #416 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #9 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCCS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,542 a year. This is less than $45,868, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCCS, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Of the 34 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UCCS, about 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 73 |
| Sociology | 62 |
| Political Science & Government | 25 |
| Anthropology | 20 |
| General Social Sciences | 13 |
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