by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Central Michigan ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The economics major at Central Michigan is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Economics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in economics from Central Michigan. This makes it the #98 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan is $48,636. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Central Michigan paid an average of $478 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,862 | $13,862 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,178 | $12,178 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
Learn more about Central Michigan tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Central Michigan. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Central Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Economics from Central Michigan in 2021-2022, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a master's 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Central Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Social Sciences | 61 |
| Political Science & Government | 54 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Sociology | 20 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.