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General Economics Schools in Wisconsin

890 General Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General Economics is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 877
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 13
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 13

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 64.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.4%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Wisconsin

12,920 people in the state and 505,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general economics.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Wisconsin

General Economics grads earn an average of $80,070 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Wisconsin that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

624 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

58% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $55,313 after graduation.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,703 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. In their early career, Marquette grads earn an average salary of $57,725. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

A typical student attending UW - Eau Claire will pay a net price of $16,051. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. In their early career, UW - River Falls grads earn an average salary of $41,381.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,417. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,939 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,612. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,452 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

#10

Carthage College

Kenosha
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,763 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,274. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

#10

Ripon College

Ripon
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
816 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

General Economics Careers in WI

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Economists 13% $69,060
Managers 13% $75,630
Economics Professors 4% $95,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Quantitative Economics 329
Applied Economics 13
International Economics 5
Development Economics 1

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