Economics at Western Michigan University
If you plan to study Economics, take a look at what Western Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University
Online coursework is an option at Western Michigan University. Of 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Western Michigan University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Michigan University’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #258 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #314 of 466 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #258 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #314 of 466 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #258 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #314 of 466 |
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Western Michigan University
This Economics program at Western Michigan University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 12 |
| Quantitative Economics | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Western Michigan University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.