Economics at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 444 economics degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Among 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) studied exclusively online and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 14 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #132 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 14 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #132 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Graduates of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,008 |
| 2 years | $54,817 |
| 3 years | $63,249 |
| 4 years | $75,600 |
| 5 years | $91,191 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take home a median $75,600, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $21,228.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Economics graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Economics graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 36% women (160) and 64% men (284).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 331 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 35% were women (116) and 65% were men (215).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 92 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 34 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 67 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 117 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 90 master’s economics graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 36% were women (32) and 64% were men (58).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 69 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 8% of Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, lower than the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 23 doctoral economics graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 52% were women (12) and 48% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 21 |
*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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Economics program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 257 |
| Quantitative Economics | 187 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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