by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in economics at Western Illinois University. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western Illinois University highly for economics, placing at #464 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 464 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Illinois | 14 of 14 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 54 of 57 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in economics at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1 |
| Master’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Illinois University awarded 13 master’s degrees in economics.
Western Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 119 |
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois 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 | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Western Illinois University granted 13 master’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 46% to women and 54% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (69%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Western Illinois University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 1 |