by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UD. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UD among the top schools in the country for economics, ranked #121 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 121 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Delaware | 1 of 1 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 31 of 86 |
Here is each degree level granted in economics at UD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Delaware handed out 73 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
UD is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 29 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UD earn a median of $72,156 a year. This is higher than $69,282, the median for all majors at UD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UD, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,261 in student loans. This is higher than $24,842, the typical median for all majors at UD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,980 | $39,190 |
| Fees | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 66% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at UD were White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UD granted 34 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 24% to women and 76% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).
Graduate study is also available at UD. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 7 |
