by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UNI ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #176 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #4 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 176 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 177 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNI is $49,314. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNI was $832 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $350 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,396 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,648 | $9,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from UNI. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UNI 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 UNI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Northern Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
| Sociology | 11 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
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