by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how W&J ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The economics major at W&J is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Economics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington & Jefferson College handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 87% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at W&J is $50,402. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at W&J is $643 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at W&J paid an average of $767 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $27,605 | $27,605 |
| Fees | $580 | $580 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,910 | $13,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from W&J in 2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington & Jefferson College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
W&J 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 W&J Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Washington & Jefferson College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 13 |
| Sociology | 4 |
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