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Economics at Arizona State University

Arizona State University graduates about 149 economics majors a year, 1% of its graduating class. That puts it 207th of 683 schools we score for economics, a solid program at 61 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 45 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 80% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $78,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.95×). Research spending in the field runs about $27 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

Graduates a year1491% of the class
Courses in the catalog45more than 80% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$78,0000.95× the same major nationally
Research in the field$27Ma year, NSF
Admit rate88%whole school

Around Arizona State University

Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, speaking with attendees at an event
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Arizona State University Campus, Tempe, Arizona
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Arizona State University Campus, Tempe, Arizona
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Arizona State University Campus, Tempe, Arizona
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Where economics happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Social Sciences, Business Administration, Business Administration C Wing.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 90 · Dorm 53 · Athletics 9 · Dining 7 · Arts 4 · Library 4.

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Nearby in the economics ranking

  1. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 62
  2. Mercer University 62
  3. Bryant University 62
  4. Florida State University 61
  5. The University of Texas–Dallas 61
  6. Colorado State University 61
  7. DePaul University 61
  8. Seton Hall University 61

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Arizona State University with every school we score in economics. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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