by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UO stacks up against peers offering economics.
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UO holds a strong position among schools offering economics. Specifically, it ranked #152 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #30 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Oregon awarded 129 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UO earn a median of $64,476 a year. This is higher than $57,490, the median for all majors at UO.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UO, economics graduates take on a median debt of $19,305 in student loans. This is lower than $22,100, the typical median for all majors at UO.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,974 | $39,922 |
| Fees | $2,594 | $2,594 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 78% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at UO were White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 19 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at UO were White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at UO are White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at University of Oregon.
The economics program at UO includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 160 |
UO awarded 160 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).