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 Washington and Lee ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
Jump to any of the following sections:
Washington and Lee was ranked #65 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for economics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington and Lee University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Washington and Lee is $51,643. 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 Washington and Lee, economics students borrow a median amount of $23,399 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
Learn about other programs related to Economics that might interest you.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Washington and Lee University.
Of the 63 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Washington and Lee in 2021, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington and Lee University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 59 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
