Economics at Eastern Illinois University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, consider the program at Eastern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Eastern Illinois University
Distance learning is available at Eastern Illinois University. Among 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Eastern Illinois University
Use these rankings to compare Eastern Illinois University’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #None of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 466 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 57 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #None of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 463 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #None of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 466 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 57 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #None of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 463 |
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Eastern Illinois University
The Economics program at Eastern Illinois University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Eastern Illinois University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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
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