Economics at William & Mary
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, take a look at what William & Mary. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
William & Mary sits in Williamsburg, VA.
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Studying Online at William & Mary
Distance learning is available at William & Mary. Among 9,818 students, 1,098 (11%) studied exclusively online and 223 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at William & Mary
These rankings give you a sense of how William & Mary’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #3 of 11 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #6 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #41 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #46 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #291 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from William & Mary
Graduates of William & Mary’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,979 |
| 2 years | $53,108 |
| 3 years | $57,485 |
| 4 years | $72,419 |
| 5 years | $86,782 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from William & Mary earn a median of $72,419, compared with $68,594 for all William & Mary graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from William & Mary is $19,678.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at William & Mary
The Economics program at William & Mary includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 88 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at William & Mary go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.