by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Minnesota-Twin Cities as a strong choice for economics, ranked #67 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 67 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Minnesota | 1 of 10 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 of 31 |
The following degree levels are available for economics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 207 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 33 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities handed out 207 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,116 a year. This is higher than $71,500, the median for all majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, economics students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is below $21,568, the typical median for all majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,532 | $36,296 |
| Fees | $2,066 | $2,066 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 75% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities were White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 61 |
| Other Races | 10 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities awarded 75 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 21% to women and 79% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (41%).
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities conferred 22 bachelor’s completions in applied economics in the most recent reporting year — 45% to women and 55% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 27 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 33 |
