by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Washington State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Washington State University among the top schools in the country for economics, coming in at #217 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 217 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Washington | 6 of 10 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in economics at Washington State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington State University handed out 50 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Washington State University is in the top 10% of the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 6 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 39 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 194 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University report a median salary of $73,907 a year. This is above $70,460, the median for all majors at Washington State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Washington State University, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,656 in student loans. This is higher than $21,877, the typical median for all majors at Washington State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,457 | $27,864 |
| Fees | $2,086 | $2,086 |
Learn more about Washington State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 86% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Washington State University were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Washington State University awarded 50 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 14% to women and 86% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
Graduate study is also available at Washington State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 16 |
