by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Colorado State University-Fort Collins compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a solid choice among schools offering economics. Specifically, it ranked #247 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado | 5 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Colorado | 5 |
| Best Economics Schools in Colorado | 5 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado | 5 |
| Best Value Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Colorado | 5 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in Colorado | 5 |
| College Major Best Value | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 9 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 9 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Colorado State University-Fort Collins conferred 88 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University-Fort Collins earn a median of $61,513 a year. This is lower than $62,001, the median for all majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, economics graduates take on a median debt of $24,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,843, the typical median for all majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,710 | $32,298 |
| Fees | $2,763 | $2,763 |
Find out more about Colorado State University-Fort Collins tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins were White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University-Fort Collins with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University-Fort Collins with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 72% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University-Fort Collins with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the economics majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
This economics program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 112 |
Colorado State University-Fort Collins granted 112 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 35% to women and 65% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).