by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how OHIO Athens ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at OHIO Athens was ranked #226 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #9 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 86 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 93 |
| Best Economics Schools | 226 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 265 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 48 students received their master’s degree in economics from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #23 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 OHIO Athens is $46,655. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at OHIO Athens paid an average of $1,157 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $648 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,594 | $13,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,916 | $2,916 |
Learn more about OHIO Athens tuition and fees.
The economics program at OHIO Athens awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 76% of these degrees went to men with the other 24% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OHIO Athens are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
OHIO Athens 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 OHIO Athens Online Learning page.
Economics majors graduating with a master's degree from OHIO Athens make a median salary of $85,818 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all economics graduates with a master's is $74,330.
Of the 32 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from OHIO Athens in 2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 134 |
| Sociology | 98 |
| Geography & Cartography | 48 |
| General Social Sciences | 24 |
| Anthropology | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.