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 William & Mary ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at William & Mary was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William & Mary handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 142 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from William & Mary go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,979 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 William & Mary, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,678 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 William & Mary.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 170 |
| International Relations & National Security | 72 |
| Sociology | 43 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
| Geography & Cartography | 2 |
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