by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how University of Virginia UVa UVA stacks up against peers offering economics.
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University of Virginia UVa UVA is in the top 5% of the country for economics. Specifically, it ranked #22 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Virginia-Main Campus conferred 379 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Virginia UVa UVA report a median salary of $80,369 a year. This is below $96,792, the median for all majors at University of Virginia UVa UVA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Virginia UVa UVA, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is above $18,623, the typical median for all majors at University of Virginia UVa UVA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,010 | $57,261 |
| Fees | $3,646 | $4,330 |
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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 University of Virginia UVa UVA are White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 227 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 39 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA were Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 58% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the economics majors at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
This economics program at University of Virginia UVa UVA includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 399 |
University of Virginia UVa UVA awarded 399 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 35% to women and 65% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (59%).