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Economics at University of Denver

Economics at University of Denver

If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Denver. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Denver sits in Denver, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 52 economics degrees were granted at University of Denver.

Studying Online at University of Denver

Distance learning is available at University of Denver. Among 12,813 students, 2,787 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,447 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Economics Rankings at University of Denver

Use these rankings to compare University of Denver’s Economics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #4 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #7 of 19
Best Value Colorado #9 of 9
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #19 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #193 of 466
Best Value Nationwide #421 of 463

Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Denver

Those who finish University of Denver’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Economics at University of Denver
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,396
2 years $40,548
3 years $48,505
4 years $58,604
5 years $69,514

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from University of Denver take home a median $58,604, compared with $66,465 for all University of Denver graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

Economics earnings compared with all majors at University of Denver

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Economics graduates at University of Denver, by degree type.

Program-wide, Economics graduates at University of Denver are 44% women (23) and 56% men (29).

Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Denver

Among the 26 bachelor’s economics graduates at University of Denver, 42% were women (11) and 58% were men (15).

University of Denver gender breakdown of Economics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Denver.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 18
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Economics majors at University of Denver

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Denver, below the national average of 34%.*

Economics Master’s Program at University of Denver

Of the 26 master’s economics degrees awarded at University of Denver, 46% were women (12) and 54% were men (14).

University of Denver gender breakdown of Economics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Denver.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 3
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 6
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Economics majors at University of Denver

Minority students account for 19% of Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Denver, above the national average of 14%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Denver

The Economics program at University of Denver offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Economics 30
Development Economics 8
International Economics 14

Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates

Those who complete Economics program at University of Denver work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Statisticians $130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Biostatisticians $121,594
Compliance Managers $117,178
Survey Researchers $108,538
Data Scientists $106,295

References

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