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. In addition, we cover how Washington and Lee ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Washington and Lee was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 80 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington and Lee University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Washington and Lee is $71,737. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Washington and Lee paid an average of $2,110 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,315 | $63,315 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,290 | $2,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,685 | $17,685 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Of the 69 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Washington and Lee in 2021-2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Washington and Lee are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington and Lee University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Washington and Lee 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 Washington and Lee Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Washington and Lee University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 69 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.