by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UD ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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UD is in the top 15% of the country for economics. Specifically, it ranked #109 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| Best Economics Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 13 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 14 |
| College Major Best Value | 14 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 27 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 29 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Delaware awarded 73 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UD earn a median of $72,156 a year. This is higher than $69,282, the median for all majors at UD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UD, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,261 in student loans. This is higher than $24,842, the typical median for all majors at UD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,980 | $39,190 |
| Fees | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 66% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at UD were White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at UD were 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 University of Delaware with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at UD were Non-Resident Alien. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Delaware.
The economics program at UD offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 45 |
UD granted 45 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).