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 UMW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UMW was ranked #317 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #14 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Mary Washington handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMW is $49,719. This is higher than $45,868, which is the national median 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 University of Mary Washington.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from UMW in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mary Washington with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 57 |
| Political Science & Government | 44 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| International Relations & National Security | 21 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
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