by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in economics at ISU. It is offered at the Doctoral level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ISU highly for economics, placing at #198 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 198 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Iowa | 3 of 4 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Plains States Region | 14 of 31 |
The following degree levels are granted in economics at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 11 doctoral degrees in economics.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at ISU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
ISU granted 11 doctoral degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (82%).
Undergraduate study is also available at ISU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 24 |