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2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas

10 Colleges
$47,696 Avg Salary
$22,047 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 344 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, economics is the #26 most popular major in Kansas.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Kansas to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Economics program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for economics majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Our 2023 rankings named Fort Hays State University the most popular school in Kansas for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. FHSU is a large public school located in the town of Hays.

Of the 152 students majoring in economics at FHSU, 29% are male and 71% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, economics majors at FHSU accumulate an average of around $23,999 in student debt.

Read full report on Economics at Fort Hays State University

#2

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Out of the 10 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kansas landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a very large student population.

About 29% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 71% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, economics majors at KU accumulate an average of around $21,736 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $458, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Kansas State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular economics schools in Kansas. K -State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Manhattan.

Of the 34 students majoring in economics at K -State, 76% are male and 24% are female.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at K -State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,769.

Full Economics at Kansas State University Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Emporia State University is a great place for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. ESU is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Emporia.

Women make up 50% of the economics majors at the school.

Read full report on Economics at Emporia State University

#5

Washburn University

Topeka, KS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washburn University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 50% are male.

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#5

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS

Out of the 10 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Benedictine College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 8 students majoring in economics at Benedictine College, 63% are male and 38% are female.

Full Economics at Benedictine College Report

Wichita State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 33% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 67% are male.

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#8

Baker University

Baldwin City, KS

Baker University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for economics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Baker is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Baldwin City.

Full Economics at Baker University Report

#8

Bethany College Kansas

Lindsborg, KS

Bethany College Kansas landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree economics programs. Bethany College Kansas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Lindsborg.

Full Economics at Bethany College Kansas Report

#10

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree economics programs. Located in the distant town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Economics at Pittsburg State University Report

Best Economics Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 420
Minnesota 847
Iowa 321
Nebraska 111
North Dakota 41
South Dakota 43

One of 12 majors within the area of study, economics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Economics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 49,282
Sociology 38,475
General Social Sciences 18,997
International Relations & National Security 14,306
Anthropology 11,415

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to pixabay.

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