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 WUSTL ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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WUSTL was ranked #47 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for economics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in economics from WUSTL. This makes it the #168 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #54 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WUSTL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,325 a year. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
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Of the 105 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WUSTL, about 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
Of the 7 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WUSTL, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 104 |
| Political Science & Government | 92 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| International Relations & National Security | 8 |
| General Social Sciences | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.