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. In addition, we cover how Allegheny ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Allegheny was ranked #291 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #20 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Allegheny College handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Allegheny go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,405 a year. This is less than $45,868, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Allegheny, economics students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Allegheny College.
The economics program at Allegheny awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 68% of these degrees went to men with the other 32% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Allegheny are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Allegheny College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 25 |
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
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