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 Puget Sound ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Puget Sound was ranked #247 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #8 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 237 |
| Best Economics Schools | 247 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puget Sound handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Puget Sound is $48,153. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Puget Sound, economics students borrow a median amount of $72,384 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Puget Sound paid an average of $1,874 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $59,340 | $59,340 |
| Fees | $560 | $560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,040 | $15,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,624 | $2,624 |
Learn more about Puget Sound tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Puget Sound. About 35% of these graduates were women and the other 65% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puget Sound with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Puget Sound 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 Puget Sound Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Puget Sound.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 53 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 16 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
| Sociology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.