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General Economics Schools in Washington

247 students earned General Economics degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Economics major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 247

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 62.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Washington

There are 12,070 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 Washington

General Economics grads earn an average of $89,490 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Gonzaga. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at WWU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

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Whitman College

Walla Walla
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,360 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,894. Graduates earn an average $42,773 after graduation. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,602 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. In their early career, EWU grads earn an average salary of $42,800. This public school has an average net price of $12,335.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,565 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,299 a year. 98% of students get financical aid. An average student at Seattle U will pay a net price of $35,109.

General Economics Careers in WA

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Managers 22% $116,700
Economics Professors 20% $70,300
Economists 20% $91,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Quantitative Economics 396
Other Economics 49
Development Economics 21

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