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 SPU ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at SPU was ranked #332 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #10 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Seattle Pacific University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SPU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,789 a year. 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 SPU, economics students borrow a median amount of $26,835 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 Seattle Pacific University.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from SPU in 2021, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SPU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 17 |
| Political Science & Government | 12 |
| Urban Studies | 1 |
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