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Economics Schools in Pennsylvania

2,417 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 2,235
Master’s Degree 115
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 66
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 66
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 66
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

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: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 54.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.0%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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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
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,530. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

273 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $80,445 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,046. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

212 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

In their early career, Pitt grads earn an average salary of $48,483. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

#4

Villanova University

Villanova
147 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Bucknell University

Lewisburg
135 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
3,726 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $43,895. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. 96% of the teachers are full time.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,514 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,926. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it.

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

#9

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,507 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $55,129 after graduation.

#10

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
1,437 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,813. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time.

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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