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Economics at Murray State University

If you are interested in studying economics, you may want to check out the program at Murray State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Murray State is located in Murray, Kentucky and approximately 9,449 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 7 economics majors received their bachelor's degree from Murray State.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Economics section at the bottom of this page.

Murray State Economics Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
  • Master’s Degree in Economics

Online Classes Are Available at Murray State

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Murray State does offer online courses in economics for the following degree levels:

  • Master’s Degree

Murray State Economics Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the economics progam at Murray State compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The economics major at Murray State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Economics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Focused Economics Master’s Degree Schools 193
Most Popular Economics Schools 570
Most Focused Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 591

In 2021, 1 student received their master’s degree in economics from Murray State. This is the #204 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.

Economics Student Demographics at Murray State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Murray State University.

Murray State Economics Bachelor’s Program

14% Women
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Murray State. About 14% of these graduates were women and the other 86% were men.

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About 71% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in economics at Murray State are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in economics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Murray State Economics Master’s Program

The economics program at Murray State awarded 1 master's degree in 2020-2021.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master's in economics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 0
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Murray State also has a doctoral program available in economics. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Careers That Economics Grads May Go Into

A degree in economics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KY, the home state for Murray State University.

Occupation Jobs in KY Average Salary in KY
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 4,650 $58,190
Managers 3,260 $92,630
Economics Professors 190 $85,500
Survey Researchers 40 $57,050

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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