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. We've also included details on how SMCM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at SMCM was ranked #243 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #6 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 233 |
| Best Economics Schools | 243 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St Mary's College of Maryland handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SMCM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,483 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SMCM paid an average of $450 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $300 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,116 | $28,192 |
| Fees | $3,120 | $3,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,672 | $14,672 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,661 | $1,661 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from SMCM. About 73% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Mary's College of Maryland with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the SMCM 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 SMCM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at St Mary’s College of Maryland.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 23 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.