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. We've also included details on how WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #195 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #6 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $38,176. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,000 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at WWU is $214 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Western Washington University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from WWU. About 34% of these graduates were women and the other 66% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 138 |
| Political Science & Government | 102 |
| Anthropology | 66 |
| Geography & Cartography | 40 |
| Archeology | 15 |
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