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. We've also included details on how WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #182 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #5 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 182 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 182 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in economics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,401 a year. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, economics students borrow a median amount of $32,124 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $39,273.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at WWU is $214 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WWU was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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Of the 74 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from WWU in 2021-2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 117 |
| Political Science & Government | 90 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
| Geography & Cartography | 29 |
| Archeology | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.