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Economics Schools in Indiana

891 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Economics major is the 25th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 792
Master’s Degree 71
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 59.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.7%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Indiana

17,080 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Indiana

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $71,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 10 colleges in Indiana that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

260 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,809 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $76,123 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,101.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,717 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

#4

DePauw University

Greencastle
90 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,752 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,840 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,356 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

#7

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,122 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,544 after graduation. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $22,899.

#8

Wabash College

Crawfordsville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
868 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,697 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

#9

Butler University

Indianapolis
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,544 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,203 Total Students

A typical student attending USI will pay a net price of $13,481. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,717 after earning their degree at this institution.

Economics Careers in IN

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 23% $51,780
Economics Professors 10% $113,370
Survey Researchers 8% $55,650
Managers 7% $61,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Political Science & Government 798
Sociology 471
Criminology 275
International Relations & Security 201
Anthropology 201
Geography & Cartography 82
Sociology & Anthropology 9
General Social Sciences 8

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