by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU as a strong choice for economics, placing at #116 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 116 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Michigan | 2 of 10 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 of 57 |
Here is each degree level offered in economics at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 249 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University conferred 249 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
MSU is in the top 10% of the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,300 a year. This is higher than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, economics students borrow a median amount of $24,250 in student loans. This is lower than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
Learn more about MSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 82% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 51 |
| Other Races | 16 |
MSU granted 39 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 28% to women and 72% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (46%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 24 |
