Economics at Washington College
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at Washington College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Washington College is located in Chestertown, MD.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washington College
Washington College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Washington College
These rankings give you a sense of how Washington College’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #50 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #67 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #324 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #369 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Washington College
Students who complete Washington College’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,574 |
| 2 years | $46,087 |
| 3 years | $58,307 |
| 4 years | $68,636 |
| 5 years | $82,557 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Washington College earn a median of $68,636, compared with $54,297 for all Washington College graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Washington College stands at $27,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Washington College
This Economics program at Washington College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 36 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at Washington College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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