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, and more. We've also included details on how WPI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The economics major at WPI is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Economics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 1 bachelor's degrees in economics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WPI was $1,610 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,960 | $57,960 |
| Fees | $910 | $910 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,072 | $18,072 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
Learn more about WPI tuition and fees.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from WPI in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WPI 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 WPI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.