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. In addition, we cover how UMKC ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #333 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #7 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 317 |
| Best Economics Schools | 333 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in economics from UMKC. This makes it the #113 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMKC paid an average of $973 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $373 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
Learn more about UMKC tuition and fees.
The economics program at UMKC awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMKC does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMKC Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a master's degree in economics from UMKC. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 31 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Urban Studies | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.