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. We've also included details on how IUPUI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at IUPUI was ranked #299 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #6 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 287 |
| Best Economics Schools | 299 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in economics from IUPUI. This makes it the #183 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #115 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IUPUI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,443 a year. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IUPUI was $1,084 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $308 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,241 | $32,509 |
| Fees | $1,208 | $1,208 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,010 | $13,010 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,536 | $2,536 |
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The economics program at IUPUI awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 81% of these degrees went to men with the other 19% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IUPUI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the IUPUI economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the IUPUI Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from IUPUI in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 40 |
| Political Science & Government | 34 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Geography & Cartography | 12 |
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