Economics at University of Mary Washington
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Mary Washington. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Mary Washington is located in Fredericksburg, VA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Mary Washington
Many students take online classes at University of Mary Washington. Of 3,826 students, 255 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 978 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of Mary Washington
Rankings can help you compare University of Mary Washington’s Economics program against peer institutions.
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 University of Mary Washington
Those who finish University of Mary Washington’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,719 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
| 3 years | $52,961 |
| 4 years | $64,914 |
| 5 years | $68,786 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from University of Mary Washington take home a median $64,914, compared with $59,429 for all University of Mary Washington graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Mary Washington
This Economics program at University of Mary Washington offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at University of Mary Washington go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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
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