by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU as a strong choice for economics, placing at #353 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 353 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Michigan | 5 of 10 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 43 of 57 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in economics at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wayne State University conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
WSU holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 4 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 40 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 296 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU report a median salary of $73,856 a year. This is above $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, economics students borrow a median amount of $24,681 in student loans. This is below $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 65% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Roughly 47% of graduates 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WSU awarded 1 bachelor’s degree in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (100%).
Graduate study is also available at WSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 4 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Economics | 2 |
