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Economics Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 20 students earned their Economics degrees in KY.

In this state, Economics is the 76th most popular major out of a total 180 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Kentucky

There are 8,140 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 Kentucky

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $58,190. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 3 colleges in Kentucky that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

A typical student attending WKU will pay a net price of $12,522. 98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,203. Graduates earn an average $43,231 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,889 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,736. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average.

Economics Careers in KY

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 21% $53,640
Economists 14% $0
Managers 9% $89,310
Economics Professors 7% $77,070
Survey Researchers 0% $58,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Geography & Cartography 41
International Relations & Security 27
Sociology 24
Anthropology 14
Political Science & Government 14
Criminology 7
Urban Studies 3

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