Economics at Villanova University
If you are interested in studying Economics, consider the program at Villanova University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Villanova University is in Villanova, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Villanova University
Many students take online classes at Villanova University. Among 10,041 students, 1,069 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,768 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Villanova University
These rankings give you a sense of how Villanova University’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #8 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 85 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #22 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 466 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #82 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #455 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Villanova University
Those who finish Villanova University’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,373 |
| 2 years | $59,485 |
| 3 years | $75,941 |
| 4 years | $88,087 |
| 5 years | $100,245 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Villanova University take home a median $88,087, compared with $95,421 for all Villanova University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Villanova University is $27,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Villanova University
This Economics program at Villanova University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 99 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Villanova University 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
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