by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The economics major at CWU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Economics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 56% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,129 a year. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CWU was $820 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from CWU in 2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CWU 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 CWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 74 |
| General Social Sciences | 67 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
| Political Science & Government | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.