Business Economics at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
If you are interested in studying Business Economics, consider the program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is in West Chester, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 64 business economics graduations were recorded at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
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Online Class Availability at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Many students take online classes at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Of 17,171 students, 1,838 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,890 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Business Economics Rankings at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
These rankings give you a sense of how West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Business Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 10 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #64 of 93 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Business Economics graduates at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, by degree type.
Program-wide, Business Economics graduates at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 19% women (12) and 81% men (52).
Business Economics Bachelor’s Program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Of the 64 bachelor’s business economics degrees awarded at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 19% were women (12) and 81% were men (52).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, below 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
Students who finish Business Economics program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Business Economics majors, 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
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