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 University of Northern Colorado ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at University of Northern Colorado was ranked #349 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #7 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Northern Colorado handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Northern Colorado go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,280 a year. This is less than $45,868, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Northern Colorado, economics students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at University of Northern Colorado is $232 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 Northern Colorado.
The economics program at University of Northern Colorado awarded 42 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 62% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 50 |
| Geography & Cartography | 21 |
| Political Science & Government | 20 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
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