General Economics at Washington University in St Louis

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how WUSTL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in general economics.

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General Economics Degrees Available at WUSTL

Bachelor’s Degree in General Economics

WUSTL General Economics Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general economics majors, WUSTL came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Economics (Income $48-$75k)	5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Economics (Income $30-$48k)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Economics (Income $0-$30k)	6
Best General Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools	6
Best Value Colleges for General Economics (Income $30-$48k)	7
Best Value Colleges for General Economics (Income $48-$75k)	7
Best Value Colleges for General Economics (Income $0-$30k)	8
Best General Economics Schools	8
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Economics Graduates	32
Highest Paid General Economics Graduates	34
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Economics (Income $75-$110k)	47
Best Value Colleges for General Economics (Income $75-$110k)	50
Best General Economics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	50
Best General Economics Colleges for Veterans	51
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Economics (With Aid)	110
Best Value Colleges for General Economics (With Aid)	115
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Economics (Income Over $110k)	336
Best Value Colleges for General Economics (Income Over $110k)	344
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Economics	373
Best Value Colleges for General Economics	384

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in general economics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

WUSTL General Economics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general economics majors at Washington University in St Louis.

WUSTL General Economics Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 50% of general economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

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 general economics.