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 UW - Whitewater ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Whitewater was ranked #286 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #7 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 274 |
| Best Economics Schools | 286 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in economics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Whitewater go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,404 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Whitewater was $687 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $284 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,812 | $16,478 |
| Fees | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,770 | $7,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,240 | $3,240 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW - Whitewater. Of these graduates, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UW - Whitewater 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 UW - Whitewater Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 47 |
| Geography & Cartography | 38 |
| Sociology | 33 |
| General Social Sciences | 4 |
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