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. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #263 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in economics from WKU. This makes it the #121 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,663 a year. This is less than $45,868, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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 Western Kentucky University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from WKU. About 34% of these graduates were women and the other 66% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in economics from WKU. About 22% of these graduates were women and the other 78% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 57 |
| Political Science & Government | 50 |
| Geography & Cartography | 30 |
| General Social Sciences | 22 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
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