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 #399 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #17 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 112 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 122 |
| Best Economics Schools | 399 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
Learn more about WIU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from WIU. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WIU does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WIU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in economics from WIU. About 44% were men and 56% 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 | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 26 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.