Economics at Hampden-Sydney College
If you plan to study Economics, take a look at what Hampden-Sydney College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Hampden-Sydney College sits in Hampden-Sydney, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Hampden-Sydney College
Many students take online classes at Hampden-Sydney College. Of 946 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 121 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Hampden-Sydney College
Rankings can help you compare Hampden-Sydney College’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #10 of 11 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #10 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #54 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #337 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #403 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Hampden-Sydney College
Those who finish Hampden-Sydney College’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,247 |
| 2 years | $39,153 |
| 3 years | $54,169 |
| 4 years | $60,208 |
| 5 years | $77,723 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from Hampden-Sydney College earn a median of $60,208, compared with $63,990 for all Hampden-Sydney College graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Hampden-Sydney College stands at $27,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Hampden-Sydney College
This Economics program at Hampden-Sydney College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 23 |
| Quantitative Economics | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Hampden-Sydney College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Economics majors, 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.