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General Economics Schools in Pennsylvania

In <nil>, 927 students earned their General Economics degrees in PA.

In this state, General Economics is the 7th most popular major out of a total 101 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Pennsylvania

General Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 920
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a general economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general economics majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.0%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 12,890 people employed in jobs related to a general economics degree, compared to 505,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, general economics grads earn an average of $87,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

578 Degrees in Major Awarded
#2

Bucknell University

Lewisburg
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
3,757 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,403. In their early career, Bucknell grads earn an average salary of $76,427. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
35,626 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
2,725 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $41,937. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

#5

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
1,651 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Swarthmore will pay a net price of $20,780.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,145 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,182. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Franklin and Marshall. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Allegheny College

Meadville
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,575 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#7

Haverford College

Haverford
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
1,420 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,138. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

#9

Moravian College

Bethlehem
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,038. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#10

Dickinson College

Carlisle
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,186 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. An average student at Dickinson will pay a net price of $15,554.

General Economics Careers in PA

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Economics Professors 8% $109,360
Economists 3% $84,520
Managers 3% $116,820

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general economics.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Quantitative Economics 885
Applied Economics 66
Development Economics 34
Other Economics 8
International Economics 3

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