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Economics Schools in Virginia

1,329 students earned Economics degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

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 1,201
Master’s Degree 89
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

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: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 60.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.6%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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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
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $19,551.

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at William & Mary. In their early career, William & Mary grads earn an average salary of $51,818.

#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
101 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Virginia Tech.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
2,183 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $22,562. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
1,698 Total Students

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,025.

#8

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $61,214 after graduation. 66% of students get financical aid. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Hampden - Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
881 Total Students

The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#10

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,293 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending UMW will pay a net price of $23,193.

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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