by our College Data Analytics TeamGeneral Economics is a concentration offered under the economics major at University of Pennsylvania. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in general economics, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UPenn paid an average of $1,892 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,166 | $53,166 |
| Fees | $6,876 | $6,876 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,784 | $16,784 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,926 | $2,926 |
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UPenn does not offer an online option for its general economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UPenn Online Learning page.
About 34.4% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in general economics in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 31.0%.
Around 37.2% of general economics bachelor’s degree recipients at UPenn in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 29%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 86 |
| International Students | 25 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to general economics.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 45 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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