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 WUSTL ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for economics majors, WUSTL came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in economics from WUSTL. This makes it the #168 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #54 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WUSTL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,591 a year. This is higher than $45,868, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WUSTL, economics students borrow a median amount of $14,110 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Washington University in St Louis.
Of the 97 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from WUSTL in 2020-2021, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 5 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from WUSTL, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 128 |
| Political Science & Government | 94 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| General Social Sciences | 6 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5 |
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