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Economics Schools in Wisconsin

In <nil>, 1,065 students earned their Economics degrees in WI.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 865
Master’s Degree 156
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 56.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.1%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Wisconsin

25,580 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 Wisconsin

Economics grads earn an average of $80,070 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Wisconsin that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

864 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
47,016 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,708. The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
23,829 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years.

#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
11,320 Total Students

In their early career, Marquette grads earn an average salary of $61,604. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
14,142 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,753. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,326 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
10,569 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. In their early career, UW - Eau Claire grads earn an average salary of $47,937. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
10,337 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,839. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 77% of students get financical aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
5,394 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,422 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,483 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,000 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,446 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

#10

Beloit College

Beloit
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,011 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $37,612 after graduation.

#10

Carthage College

Kenosha
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,746 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,778. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,009 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at SNC.

Economics Careers in WI

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 25% $53,810
Economists 13% $69,060
Managers 13% $75,630
Economics Professors 4% $95,620

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