by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in economics from KU. This makes it the #61 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at KU is $43,144. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at KU, economics students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at KU is $708 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Kansas.
Of the 97 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from KU in 2021, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from KU. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 111 |
| Anthropology | 35 |
| Sociology | 28 |
| Geography & Cartography | 20 |
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