by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how W&J ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at W&J was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #17 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington & Jefferson College handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from W&J go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,356 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at W&J, 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at W&J is $643 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Washington & Jefferson College.
Of the 15 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from W&J, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at W&J are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington & Jefferson College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 11 |
| Sociology | 2 |
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