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 Oxy ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Oxy was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Occidental College handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oxy go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,544 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 Oxy, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,590 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 Occidental College.
Of the 51 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Oxy, about 73% were men and 27% were 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 Occidental College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 35 |
| International Relations & National Security | 31 |
| Sociology | 26 |
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