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. We've also included details on how Worcester State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Worcester State was ranked #342 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #20 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 324 |
| Best Economics Schools | 342 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Worcester State is $50,463. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Worcester State paid an average of $294 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $40 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,316 | $10,316 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,999 | $12,999 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,892 | $1,892 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Worcester State. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Worcester State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Worcester State 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 Worcester State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Worcester State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 32 |
| Urban Studies | 7 |
| Geography & Cartography | 6 |
| Political Science & Government | 1 |