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. Also, learn how Pennsylvania State University - University Park stacks up against peers offering economics.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus conferred 355 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,368 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 76% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 136 |
| Other Races | 16 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 62% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are Non-Resident Alien. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
This economics program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 362 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 15 |
Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 362 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 23% to women and 77% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (43%).
Pennsylvania State University - University Park conferred 15 completions in development economics and international development in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (87%).