by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The University of Tennessee-Knoxville among the top schools in the country for economics, placing at #206 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 206 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Tennessee | 3 of 5 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 28 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in economics at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville handed out 34 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 3 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 25 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 186 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,281 a year. This is above $64,105, the median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, economics graduates take on a median debt of $21,650 in student loans. This is lower than $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 85% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 6 |
