by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how RIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at RIT was ranked #252 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #23 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 243 |
| Best Economics Schools | 252 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RIT paid an average of $2,017 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,784 | $55,784 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,516 | $15,516 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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The economics program at RIT awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the RIT 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 RIT Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 10 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 7 |
| Sociology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.