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 Carleton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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Carleton was ranked #74 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for economics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Carleton College handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Carleton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,032 a year. This is higher than $45,868, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Carleton, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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 $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Carleton College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Carleton. About 30% of these graduates were women and the other 70% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carleton College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 38 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 18 |
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