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Economics Schools in Ohio

1,136 students earned Economics degrees in Ohio in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 27th most popular major in the state out of a total 320 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 936
Master’s Degree 185
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.7%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Ohio

40,000 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 Ohio

Economics grads earn an average of $107,320 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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

331 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,737 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,845.

155 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $24,756. 90% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $22,415.

#4

Denison University

Granville
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,258 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,597. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Denison. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,831.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,465 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,214. Graduates earn an average $65,156 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,117.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,312 a year. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

#9

Oberlin College

Oberlin
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,658 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,777. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

#10

Kenyon College

Gambier
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,615 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $42,583 after graduation.

Economics Careers in OH

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 19% $59,940
Economics Professors 8% $99,920
Managers 7% $97,600
Economists 0% $108,800
Survey Researchers -6% $55,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Political Science & Government 1,433
Sociology 702
International Relations & Security 446
Criminology 427
Anthropology 295
Geography & Cartography 264
Other Social Sciences 88
General Social Sciences 85

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