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Economics Schools in Virginia

1,276 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,145
Master’s Degree 77
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 59.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.6%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 39,410 people employed in jobs related to an economics degree, compared to 1,144,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $101,290, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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

528 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,005 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $20,507. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $69,344 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. 52% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,412 a year.

#3

William & Mary

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

58% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%.

#4

Virginia Tech

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

The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Virginia Tech grads earn an average salary of $65,701. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Virginia Tech.

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

In their early career, Washington and Lee grads earn an average salary of $73,033. An average student at Washington and Lee will pay a net price of $27,417. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

#6

James Madison University

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

In their early career, JMU grads earn an average salary of $55,354. The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. 58% of students get financical aid.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,325.

#8

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,890 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. An average student at URichmond will pay a net price of $29,232. In their early career, URichmond grads earn an average salary of $65,044.

#9

Hampden - Sydney College

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

The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Hampden - Sydney. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#10

University of Mary Washington

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at UMW. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Economics Careers in VA

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 27% $67,440
Economics Professors 15% $92,790
Managers 11% $130,590
Economists 7% $122,230

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