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Economics Schools in Pennsylvania

2,191 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, Economics is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,040
Master’s Degree 91
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 57
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 57
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 57
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 56.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.6%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Pennsylvania

39,640 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, 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 economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

652 Degrees in Major Awarded
273 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
28,038 Total Students

In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $90,173. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average.

212 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
33,230 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

#4

Villanova University

Villanova
147 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
10,870 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $81,607 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. 65% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Bucknell University

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

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Graduates earn an average $76,427 after graduation.

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

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $70,310 after graduation.

#7

Temple University

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

This public school has an average net price of $23,108. In their early career, Temple grads earn an average salary of $50,130. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
15,057 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
2,401 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

#10

Swarthmore College

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,946 a year.

Economics Careers in PA

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 12% $62,250
Economics Professors 8% $109,360
Economists 3% $84,520
Managers 3% $116,820

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