by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Spelman ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Spelman was ranked #292 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #5 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 280 |
| Best Economics Schools | 292 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Spelman College handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Spelman is $59,907. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Spelman is $1,398 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Spelman was $1,130 per credit hour 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 | $26,915 | $26,915 |
| Fees | $3,143 | $3,143 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,293 | $16,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,515 | $3,515 |
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All of the 42 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Spelman in 2022 were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 95% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Spelman College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Spelman 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 Spelman Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Spelman College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 50 |
| Sociology | 19 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 6 |
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