Economics at University of Richmond
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Richmond. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Richmond is in University of Richmond, VA.
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Studying Online at University of Richmond
Distance learning is available at University of Richmond. Among 3,722 students, 110 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,008 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of Richmond
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Richmond’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 70 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #11 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 466 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #62 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #402 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Richmond
Those who finish University of Richmond’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,385 |
| 2 years | $65,821 |
| 3 years | $83,877 |
| 4 years | $102,501 |
| 5 years | $122,879 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from University of Richmond take home a median $102,501, compared with $80,851 for all University of Richmond graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from University of Richmond comes in at $23,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Richmond
This Economics program at University of Richmond offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 65 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at University of Richmond work across a variety of fields. Below 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.