by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at The U. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The U as a strong choice for economics, placing at #86 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 86 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Utah | 2 of 5 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 3 of 19 |
The following degree levels are available for economics at The U, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 203 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Utah handed out 203 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
The U is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 2 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 3 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 82 |
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at The U report a median salary of $68,470 a year. This is below $74,538, the median for all majors at The U.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at The U, economics graduates take on a median debt of $16,642 in student loans. This is lower than $20,739, the typical median for all majors at The U.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,749 | $29,701 |
| Fees | $1,159 | $1,159 |
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Among recent graduates, 74% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at The U are White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 20 |
The U conferred 203 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 26% to women and 74% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (66%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at The U. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 6 |
