by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU highly for economics, coming in at #343 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 343 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Michigan | 3 of 10 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 38 of 57 |
The following degree levels are available for economics at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
WMU ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 6 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 47 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 335 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
Find out more about WMU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 87% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. Approximately 67% of graduates 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WMU awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (67%).
Graduate study is also available at WMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 3 |