Below are the key facts about graduate study in economics at WSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU as a strong choice for economics, placing at #350 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 350 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Michigan | 4 of 10 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 40 of 57 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in economics at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wayne State University awarded 9 master’s degrees in economics.
WSU has not been ranked for economics at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,187 | $40,796 |
| Fees | $2,662 | $2,662 |
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Among recent graduates, 67% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at WSU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wayne State University conferred 4 doctoral degrees in economics.
WSU is not currently ranked for economics at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at WSU are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wayne State University awarded 2 professional certificate degrees in economics.
WSU is not yet ranked for economics at the professional certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in economics from WSU identified as women.
The largest share of economics professional certificate degree graduates at WSU were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a professional certificate in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 17 |