by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Grinnell compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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Grinnell holds a strong position among schools offering economics. More specifically it was ranked #99 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the most recent reporting year, Grinnell College handed out 47 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Grinnell earn a median of $67,691 a year. This is above $64,044, the median for all majors at Grinnell.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Grinnell, economics graduates take on a median debt of $16,950 in student loans. This is lower than $17,154, the typical median for all majors at Grinnell.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,156 | $67,650 |
| Fees | $546 | $546 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 68% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Grinnell are White. Approximately 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grinnell College with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the economics majors at Grinnell College.
The economics program at Grinnell breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 47 |
Grinnell conferred 47 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 32% to women and 68% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (51%).