by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Whitman College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Whitman College as a strong choice for economics, ranked #123 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 123 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Washington | 2 of 10 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in economics at Whitman College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
During the most recent reporting year, Whitman College awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Whitman College ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 2 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 18 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 112 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Whitman College report a median salary of $74,766 a year. This is above $46,816, the median for all majors at Whitman College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Whitman College, economics graduates take on a median debt of $17,500 in student loans. This is below $18,092, the typical median for all majors at Whitman College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,560 | $63,510 |
| Fees | $540 | $540 |
Find out more about Whitman College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Whitman College are White. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitman College with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Whitman College awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (48%).
