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Economics in Colorado

Economics Schools in Colorado

In 2022-2023, 884 students earned their Economics degrees in CO.

As a degree choice, Economics is the 51st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Colorado

Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 99
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 50.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.1%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Colorado

There are 28,310 people in the state and 1,144,130 people in the nation working in economics jobs.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $104,350, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Colorado that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending Mines will pay a net price of $27,978.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,737. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,782. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at CU Anschutz.

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Economics Careers in CO

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 31% $65,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to economics.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Geography & Cartography 91
International Relations & Security 62
Political Science & Government 40
Sociology 37
Anthropology 32
General Social Sciences 21

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