by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #377 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #18 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in economics from WIU. This makes it the #133 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Western Illinois University.
Of the 6 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from WIU in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 8 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from WIU, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University 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 | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 23 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
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