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 Muhlenberg ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Muhlenberg was ranked #228 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #16 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Muhlenberg College handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in economics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Muhlenberg go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,684 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 Muhlenberg, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,298 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Muhlenberg College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Muhlenberg. About 37% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Muhlenberg College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| International Relations & National Security | 10 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Sociology | 4 |
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