by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Allegheny ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Allegheny was ranked #236 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #19 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 228 |
| Best Economics Schools | 236 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Allegheny College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Allegheny go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,722 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of alleconomics bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Allegheny paid an average of $2,263 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,300 | $54,300 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,796 | $13,796 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about Allegheny tuition and fees.
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Allegheny in 2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Allegheny College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Allegheny does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Allegheny Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Allegheny College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 21 |
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.