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 Wayne State ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #253 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in economics from Wayne State. This makes it the #113 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #115 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wayne State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,437 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wayne State, economics students borrow a median amount of $24,681 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Wayne State University.
The economics program at Wayne State awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 62% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 economics majors earned their master's degree from Wayne State. Of these graduates, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 68 |
| Sociology | 49 |
| Anthropology | 31 |
| Urban Studies | 16 |
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