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 Elmhurst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Elmhurst was ranked #277 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 269 |
| Best Economics Schools | 277 |
| Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Economics | 281 |
| Best Value Colleges for Economics | 294 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Elmhurst University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 64% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Elmhurst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,279 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.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Elmhurst University.
The economics program at Elmhurst awarded 4 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 12 |
| Political Science & Government | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7 |
| Urban Studies | 6 |
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