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 Willamette ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Willamette was ranked #251 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #6 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 242 |
| Best Economics Schools | 251 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Willamette University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Willamette is $45,993. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Willamette paid an average of $2,000 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,000 | $48,000 |
| Fees | $268 | $268 |
| Books and Supplies | $933 | $933 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,490 | $15,490 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,810 | $2,810 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Willamette. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Willamette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Willamette University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Willamette 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 Willamette Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Willamette University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 24 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Archeology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.