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. Also, learn how Hampden - Sydney ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Hampden - Sydney was ranked #233 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #10 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 224 |
| Best Economics Schools | 233 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hampden - Sydney College handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Hampden - Sydney is $52,155. 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 Hampden - Sydney paid an average of $1,557 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,754 | $49,754 |
| Fees | $2,634 | $2,634 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,110 | $15,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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All of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Hampden - Sydney in 2022 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Hampden - Sydney are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hampden - Sydney College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Hampden - Sydney 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 Hampden - Sydney Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Hampden - Sydney College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 32 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.