Economics at Wayne State University
If you plan to study Economics, take a look at what Wayne State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wayne State University is in Detroit, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wayne State University
Distance learning is available at Wayne State University. Among 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Wayne State University
Rankings can help you compare Wayne State University’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #4 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #46 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #185 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #373 of 466 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #4 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #46 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #185 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #373 of 466 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #4 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #46 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #185 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #373 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Wayne State University
Those who finish Wayne State University’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 | $35,437 |
| 2 years | $43,798 |
| 4 years | $73,856 |
| 5 years | $65,866 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from Wayne State University earn a median of $73,856, compared with $68,128 for all Wayne State University graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Wayne State University comes in at $24,681.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Wayne State University
This Economics program at Wayne State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 31 |
| Quantitative Economics | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Wayne State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.