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. Also, learn how Holy Cross ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Holy Cross was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #11 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, College of the Holy Cross handed out 140 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Holy Cross go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,612 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,868 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Holy Cross, 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Holy Cross is $499 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at College of the Holy Cross.
Of the 140 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Holy Cross in 2021, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Holy Cross are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of the Holy Cross with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 110 |
| Sociology | 32 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
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