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, and more. In addition, we cover how WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #222 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 87 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 95 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 219 |
| Best Economics Schools | 222 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in economics from WMU. This makes it the #133 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $633 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from WMU in 2022, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 56 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.