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 EWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at EWU was ranked #430 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #11 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Washington University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at EWU is $39,218. 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 EWU, economics students borrow a median amount of $21,809 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 Eastern Washington University.
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 32 |
| Geography & Cartography | 20 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| International Relations & National Security | 13 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
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