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General Economics Schools in Virginia

In <nil>, 745 students earned their General Economics degrees in VA.

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 654
Master’s Degree 63
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: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 59.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.2%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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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
95% Graduation Rate
26,005 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $69,344 after graduation. A typical student attending University of Virginia will pay a net price of $20,507. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,628 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,581. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
9,517 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,702 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
37,279 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
2,238 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 63% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $73,033 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
22,166 Total Students

58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,652 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. This public school has an average net price of $21,325.

#8

Hampden - Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
851 Total Students

In their early career, Hampden - Sydney grads earn an average salary of $53,609. 92% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students get financical aid.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,956 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,547. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
4,584 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 63%. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average.

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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