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 Claremont McKenna ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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Claremont McKenna is in the top 10% of the country for economics. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 407 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 35 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Claremont McKenna College handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Claremont McKenna go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $89,505 a year. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Claremont McKenna paid an average of $2,658 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,800 | $63,800 |
| Fees | $350 | $350 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,650 | $19,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 129 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Claremont McKenna. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Claremont McKenna College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Claremont McKenna College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 46 |
| International Relations & National Security | 30 |
| Sociology | 1 |
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