Economics at Spelman College
If you are interested in studying Economics, take a look at what Spelman College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Spelman College is in Atlanta, GA.
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Studying Online at Spelman College
Many students take online classes at Spelman College. Of 3,417 students, 705 (21%) studied exclusively online and 423 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Spelman College
These rankings give you a sense of how Spelman College’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #68 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #297 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #430 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Spelman College
Graduates of Spelman 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 | $48,695 |
| 2 years | $48,667 |
| 3 years | $59,027 |
| 4 years | $67,871 |
| 5 years | $81,070 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Spelman College take home a median $67,871, compared with $47,299 for all Spelman College graduates — about 43% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Spelman College stands at $27,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Spelman College
This Economics program at Spelman College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 34 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Spelman College work across a variety of fields. 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
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