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 Oxy ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Oxy was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 134 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 134 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Occidental College handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oxy is $64,885. 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 Oxy was $2,620 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,850 | $62,850 |
| Fees | $596 | $596 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,284 | $18,284 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,830 | $1,830 |
Learn more about Oxy tuition and fees.
Of the 85 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Oxy in 2021-2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Occidental College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the Oxy 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 Oxy Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Occidental College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 53 |
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Sociology | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.