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Economics Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 1,238 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 960
Master’s Degree 231
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 34
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 13

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: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 53.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.6%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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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
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,313 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

An average student at Marquette will pay a net price of $30,380. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,725 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 77% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - La Crosse.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average. 90% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,381 after earning their degree at this institution.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,430 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,417. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Beloit College

Beloit
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
978 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,139 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Carthage College

Kenosha
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,763 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,811 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,939 Total Students

An average student at SNC will pay a net price of $26,612. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid.

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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