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General Economics Schools in Virginia

1,247 General Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Economics is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 65 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,132
Master’s Degree 87
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 61.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.7%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Virginia

There are 19,280 people in the state and 505,930 people in the nation working in general economics jobs.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Virginia

General Economics grads earn an average of $101,290 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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

528 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. 95% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,712 after earning their degree at this institution.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,593. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,818 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
2,183 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 77% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. A typical student attending JMU will pay a net price of $22,562.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
1,698 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#8

Hampden - Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
881 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. An average student at Hampden - Sydney will pay a net price of $30,746. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,293 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,193. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,868 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 62% of the teachers are full time.

General Economics Careers in VA

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Economics Professors 15% $92,790
Managers 11% $130,590
Economists 7% $122,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Quantitative Economics 62
Applied Economics 18

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