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 William & Mary ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at William & Mary was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 86 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William & Mary handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at William & Mary is $65,603. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at William & Mary paid an average of $1,402 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $608 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,253 | $42,053 |
| Fees | $6,788 | $7,359 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,555 | $14,555 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 119 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from William & Mary. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the William & Mary economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the William & Mary Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at William & Mary.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 142 |
| International Relations & National Security | 76 |
| Sociology | 34 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 |
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