Economics at The College of Wooster
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at The College of Wooster. Get started with the following essential facts.
The College of Wooster sits in Wooster, OH.
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Online Class Availability at The College of Wooster
The College of Wooster primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at The College of Wooster
These rankings give you a sense of how The College of Wooster’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #9 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #11 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #37 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #44 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #321 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #343 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from The College of Wooster
Students who complete The College of Wooster’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,469 |
| 2 years | $48,041 |
| 3 years | $62,273 |
| 4 years | $82,277 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from The College of Wooster earn a median of $82,277, compared with $42,873 for all The College of Wooster graduates — about 92% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at The College of Wooster
This Economics program at The College of Wooster offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at The College of Wooster go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.