by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Virginia UVa UVA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Virginia UVa UVA as a strong choice for economics, ranked #25 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 25 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Virginia | 1 of 11 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in economics at University of Virginia UVa UVA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 379 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Virginia-Main Campus conferred 379 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
University of Virginia UVa UVA is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Virginia UVa UVA report a median salary of $80,369 a year. This is below $96,792, the median for all majors at University of Virginia UVa UVA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Virginia UVa UVA, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is above $18,623, the typical median for all majors at University of Virginia UVa UVA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,010 | $57,261 |
| Fees | $3,646 | $4,330 |
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Among recent graduates, 66% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA are White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 227 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 39 |
University of Virginia UVa UVA awarded 379 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 34% to women and 66% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
Graduate study is also available at University of Virginia UVa UVA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 12 |
