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Economics Schools in Utah

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

As a degree choice, Economics is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 840
Master’s Degree 16
Associate Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 50.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 35.8%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 11,680 people employed in jobs related to an economics degree, compared to 1,144,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Utah

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $88,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 9 colleges in Utah that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

424 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,826 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
224 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,996 after earning their degree at this institution.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,474. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.93 years to graduate.

#6

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%. 75% of students get financical aid.

#7

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,904 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $9,955.

#9

Snow College

Ephraim
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,813 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Economics Careers in UT

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 60% $50,000
Managers 31% $92,070
Survey Researchers 21% $46,620
Economists 17% $67,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Political Science & Government 458
Sociology 398
Geography & Cartography 193
Anthropology 154
General Social Sciences 127
Criminology 124
International Relations & Security 46
Urban Studies 17

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