Economics at University of Wyoming
UW is located in Laramie, Wyoming and approximately 11,829 students attend the school each year. Of the 2,364 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University of Wyoming in 2021, 31 of them were economics majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Economics section at the bottom of this page.
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UW Economics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
- Master’s Degree in Economics
- Doctorate Degree in Economics
UW Economics Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the economics progam at UW compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The economics major at UW 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 Popular Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 86 |
| Most Popular Economics Schools | 250 |
| Most Focused Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 360 |
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in economics from UW. This makes it the #168 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 4 students who received their doctoral degrees in economics, making the school the #87 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics Student Demographics at UW
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Wyoming.
UW Economics Bachelor’s Program
About 65% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in economics at UW 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 University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in economics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
UW Economics Master’s Program
Of the students who received a economics master's degree from UW, 80% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master's in economics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
UW also has a doctoral program available in economics. In 2021, 4 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Related Majors
- General Social Sciences
- Geography & Cartography
- Anthropology
- Sociology
- Political Science & Government
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 WY, the home state for University of Wyoming.
| Occupation | Jobs in WY | Average Salary in WY |
|---|---|---|
| Managers | 770 | $100,310 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 350 | $54,560 |
| Survey Researchers | 60 | $71,050 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By ProgWork1 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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