by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #211 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 90% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in economics from WMU. This makes it the #133 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Western Michigan University.
The economics program at WMU awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 79% of these degrees went to men with the other 21% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from WMU in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 60 |
| Sociology | 37 |
| Geography & Cartography | 33 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
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