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Economics Schools in Washington

In <nil>, 669 students earned their Economics degrees in WA.

In this state, Economics is the 6th most popular major out of a total 26 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 623
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Master’s Degree 18

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 41.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.4%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Washington

33,370 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 Washington

Economics grads earn an average of $89,490 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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

309 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
52,434 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,933. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
29,843 Total Students

A typical student attending Wazzu will pay a net price of $8,947. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,297 after earning their degree at this institution.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,125 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,717. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
7,381 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,106 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Gonzaga. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,443 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $50,511 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,173 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

#7

Whitman College

Walla Walla
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
1,559 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,845 after graduation. 93% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,694.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
10,892 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,801. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,681 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. In their early career, Whitworth grads earn an average salary of $47,405. 100% of the teachers are full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,176 Total Students

The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Economics Careers in WA

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 41% $70,890
Managers 22% $116,700
Economics Professors 20% $70,300
Economists 20% $91,940

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