Economics at Randolph-Macon College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, you may want to check out the program at Randolph-Macon College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Randolph-Macon College is located in Ashland, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Randolph-Macon College
Randolph-Macon College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Randolph-Macon College
These rankings give you a sense of how Randolph-Macon College’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 466 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #None of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 463 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #None of 11 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Randolph-Macon College
Graduates of Randolph-Macon College’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $43,426 |
| 3 years | $54,587 |
| 4 years | $56,557 |
| 5 years | $65,198 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from Randolph-Macon College earn a median of $56,557, compared with $51,256 for all Randolph-Macon College graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Randolph-Macon College
The Economics program at Randolph-Macon College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 9 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Randolph-Macon College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.