Economics at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, consider the program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus sits in Seattle, WA.
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Studying Online at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Many students take online classes at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Among 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Washington | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 466 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #78 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #79 of 463 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Washington | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 466 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #78 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #79 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Washington | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 466 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #78 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #79 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Those who finish University of Washington-Seattle Campus’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 | $49,591 |
| 2 years | $51,035 |
| 3 years | $59,247 |
| 4 years | $74,130 |
| 5 years | $92,399 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Economics graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus take home a median $74,130, compared with $90,738 for all University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus stands at $14,166.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
The Economics program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 272 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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