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- School Code: 181500
- Phone: (812) 855-4848
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
74.62%FINANCIAL AID RATE
86%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
30FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,001Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Economics Degree
The economics program at Indiana University – Northwest prepares students for careers as a consultant, financial analyst, market analyst, public policy analyst, purchasing manager, and research assistant. The program 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. Program courses include: economic theory, micro and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and public policy issues. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer economics degrees.
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Indiana University – Northwest (IUN)
107 South Indiana Ave., Bloomington, IN
Indiana University - Northwest, a public institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Gary, Indiana, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at IUN exceeds 6,000 yearly.
Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Security And Protective Services
- Education
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to IUN earn an SAT score between 1160 - 1480, or an ACT score between 16 - 24. 76% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 66 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at iun.edu.
The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $7,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $19,000 for the year. Indiana University - Northwest may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.
IUN participates in athletics through the NAIA's Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf in Basketball.
Contact information, tuition information, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.iun.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Economics Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Indiana University – Northwest offers a bachelor's degree program in economics.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 3 |
Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 1 |
White | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Economics program at IUN, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Economists
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.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, economists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.7% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students IUN accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Indiana University – Northwest may offer services to students like:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Indiana University – Northwest is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
- Golf
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball