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 Willamette ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Willamette was ranked #412 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #7 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Willamette University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Willamette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,509 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 Willamette, 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 Willamette University.
Of the 52 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Willamette in 2021, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Willamette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Willamette University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 33 |
| Sociology | 14 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Archeology | 5 |
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