Business Economics at Westmont College
If you plan to study Business Economics, consider the program at Westmont College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Westmont College is in Santa Barbara, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 55 business economics degrees were granted at Westmont College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Westmont College
Many students take online classes at Westmont College. Of 1,310 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Business Economics Rankings at Westmont College
Use these rankings to compare Westmont College’s Business Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | California | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #43 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #86 of 93 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Business Economics graduates at Westmont College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business Economics graduates at Westmont College are 38% women (21) and 62% men (34).
Business Economics Bachelor’s Program at Westmont College
Of the 55 bachelor’s business economics degrees awarded at Westmont College, 38% were women (21) and 62% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Westmont College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 40% of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Westmont College, higher than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Business Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Business Economics program at Westmont College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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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