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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general economics majors, UMCP came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in general economics. This is a decrease of 86% over the previous year when 465 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in general economics from UMCP. This makes it the #16 most popular school for general economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in general economics in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general economics majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
Of the 65 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Economics from UMCP in 2020-2021, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in general economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of general economics master's degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in general economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 414 |
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