Economics at Whitman College
If you are interested in studying Economics, take a look at what Whitman College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Whitman College is located in Walla Walla, WA.
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Studying Online at Whitman College
Whitman College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Whitman College
These rankings give you a sense of how Whitman College’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Washington | #8 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 466 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #119 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #418 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Whitman College
Students who complete Whitman College’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,596 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
| 3 years | $64,407 |
| 4 years | $74,766 |
| 5 years | $92,363 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from Whitman College earn a median of $74,766, compared with $46,816 for all Whitman College graduates — about 60% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from Whitman College stands at $17,500.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Whitman College
This Economics program at Whitman College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 25 |
| Other Economics | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Whitman College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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.
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