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. In addition, we cover how St. Olaf ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at St. Olaf was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, St Olaf College handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 107 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from St. Olaf go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,177 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 St. Olaf, economics students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 St Olaf College.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Olaf College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 23 |
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