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. In addition, we cover how UMKC ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #245 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in economics from UMKC. This makes it the #113 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMKC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,509 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
Of the 18 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UMKC, about 94% were men and 6% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 10 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UMKC, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 47 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| Geography & Cartography | 20 |
| Urban Studies | 6 |
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