by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #367 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #9 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at CWU is $38,008. 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 CWU, economics students borrow a median amount of $15,000 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 Central Washington University.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from CWU in 2021, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 94 |
| Sociology | 58 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 21 |
| Political Science & Government | 19 |
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