by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Whitman ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Whitman was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 153 |
| Best Economics Schools | 154 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Whitman College handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Whitman is $46,832. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Whitman paid an average of $2,545 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 | $61,070 | $61,070 |
| Fees | $422 | $422 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,640 | $14,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $800 | $800 |
Learn more about Whitman tuition and fees.
Of the 22 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Whitman in 2021-2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitman College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Whitman 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 Whitman Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Whitman College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 32 |
| Sociology | 19 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Other Social Sciences | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.