Business Economics at Washington University in St Louis
If you plan to study Business Economics, you may want to check out the program at Washington University in St Louis. Get started with the following essential facts.
Washington University in St Louis is in St. Louis, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 47 business economics graduations were recorded at Washington University in St Louis.
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Online Class Availability at Washington University in St Louis
Many students take online classes at Washington University in St Louis. Of 16,357 students, 678 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Business Economics Rankings at Washington University in St Louis
These rankings give you a sense of how Washington University in St Louis’s Business Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 93 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #61 of 93 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Business Economics graduates at Washington University in St Louis, by degree type.
Program-wide, Business Economics graduates at Washington University in St Louis are 32% women (15) and 68% men (32).
Business Economics Bachelor’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 47 bachelor’s business economics degrees awarded at Washington University in St Louis, 32% were women (15) and 68% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, above the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Business Economics Graduates
Those who complete Business Economics program at Washington University in St Louis pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Business Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Management Analysts | $51,034 |
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.