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 UNI ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #176 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #4 in Iowa.Ranking Type Rank Best Economics Schools 176 Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 177
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNI is $49,314. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNI was $832 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $350 per credit hour.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.In State Out of State Tuition $8,396 $19,940 Fees $1,332 $1,332 Books and Supplies $800 $800 On Campus Room and Board $9,648 $9,648 On Campus Other Expenses $2,550 $2,550
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from UNI. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UNI economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Northern Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
| Sociology | 11 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
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