by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Economics. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Economics is a major offered under the social sciences program of study at University of Scranton. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in economics, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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If you're the kind of person who enjoys working with numbers and solving tough problems, a graduate degree in economics may be for you.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at University of Scranton was ranked #266 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #26 in Pennsylvania.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Scranton paid an average of $1,055 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,684 | $46,684 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,646 | $15,646 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,872 | $1,872 |
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The median early career salary of economics students who receive their bachelor’s degree from University of Scranton is $45,696 per year. That is 2% lower than the national average of $46,790.
University of Scranton does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Scranton Online Learning page.
None of the students who received their Bachelor’s in economics in 2019-2020 were women.
Of those students who received a bachelor’s degree at University of Scranton in economics at 2019-2020, none were racial-ethnic minorities*.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Economics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 4 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to economics.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
| Political Science & Government | 15 |
| Sociology | 2 |
*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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