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. We've also included details on how UM Dearborn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UM Dearborn was ranked #428 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #10 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Dearborn handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UM Dearborn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,103 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UM Dearborn, economics students borrow a median amount of $28,381 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 Michigan - Dearborn.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UM Dearborn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Dearborn with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 23 |
| General Social Sciences | 20 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Urban Studies | 4 |
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