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Business Economics Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 251 students earned their Business Economics degrees in PA.

A Business Economics major is the 24th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Business Economics Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 251

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business economics majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 75.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Business Economics Grads in Pennsylvania

1,830 people in the state and 43,090 in the nation are employed in jobs related to business economics.

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Wages for Business Economics Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a business economics grad in the state is $87,630, compared to a typical salary of $116,020 nationwide.

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

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,484. 71% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

69% of students get financical aid. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $34,384.

#3

Villanova University

Villanova
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $43,577. The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Villanova.

#4

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,932 a year. This private school has an average net price of $31,383. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,530. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. 83% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

#7

Grove City College

Grove City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,277 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 80% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate.

#8

Allegheny College

Meadville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,667 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $24,274. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Allegheny.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,769 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,962. Graduates earn an average $49,438 after graduation.

#10

Arcadia University

Glenside
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Arcadia. 100% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,634 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

Widener University

Chester
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $53,312 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $31,792.

Business Economics Careers in PA

Some of the careers business economics majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Economics Professors 8% $109,360
Economists 3% $84,520

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