University of Denver (DU) - Economics
Economics
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Colorado schools that offer an economics degree. Students at University of Denver who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Bachelor
- Master
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Economics Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the economics program at the University of Denver for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall
| Total | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
All Students | 10 | 7 | 3 |
By Gender
| Total | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
Male | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Female | 5 | 5 | - |
By Race
| Total | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - | - |
Black | 1 | 1 | - |
Asian | - | - | - |
Hispanic | - | - | - |
White | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Unknown | - | - | - |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Economists
Job Description
Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of economists in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 90
- Average Annual Salary: $86,660
- Average Hourly Rate: $41.66
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.08
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 70%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 15,400
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 16,400
- Percent Job Growth: 6.10%
- Percent of Economics Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 8%
Market Research Analysts
Survey Researchers
Job Description
Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of survey researchers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 19,600
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 24,300
- Percent Job Growth: 24.10%
- Percent of Economics Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 5%
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of economics teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
List of schools that offer an economics degree or program in Colorado
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Colorado College | |
Colorado Springs, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 48 |
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| Colorado School of Mines | |
Golden, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 14 |
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| Colorado State University | |
Fort Collins, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 117 |
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| Fort Lewis College | |
Durango, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 10 |
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| Metropolitan State College of Denver | |
Denver, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 23 |
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| United States Air Force Academy | |
USAFA, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 77 |
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| University of Colorado at Boulder | |
Boulder, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 279 |
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| University of Colorado at Colorado Springs | |
Colorado Springs, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 26 |
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| University of Colorado Denver | |
Denver, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 104 |
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| University of Northern Colorado | |
Greeley, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 23 |
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| Western State College of Colorado | |
Gunnison, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 11 |
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