Business Economics Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 193 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Business Economics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.7% of Business Economics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Business Economics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,583 students earned theirBusiness Economics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Business Economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 52 |
| Associate’s Degree | 37 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 4,390 |
| Master’s Degree | 97 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Business Economics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Business Economics of $71,518 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,230 |
| 4 years | $71,518 |
| 5 years | $83,767 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Business Economics majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Business Economics. About 68.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,014 |
| Women | 1,376 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Business Economics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,359 | 53.7% |
| Asian | 535 | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 564 | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 231 | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 180 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 81 | 1.8% |
| International Students | 426 | 9.7% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 9.7% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Business Economics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 253 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Irvine tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Business Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 493 bachelor's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Business Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 306 people received their bachelor's degree in Business Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Business Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their bachelor's degree in Business Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Dakota State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Business Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their bachelor's degree in Business Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Oneonta comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Business Economics. This school awarded 135 bachelor's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Business Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in Business Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 96 bachelor's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at Cortland is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 92 bachelor's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Business Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in Business Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 71 bachelor's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Oxford is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in Business Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Business Economics. This school awarded 64 bachelor's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 59 bachelor's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in Business Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Westmont College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Business Economics. This school awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wheaton College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Business Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in Business Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in Business Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Business Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in Business Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Business Economics. This school awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student 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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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