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Business Economics Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Business Economics Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 27,150 people employed in jobs related to a Business Economics degree, compared to 986,240 nationwide.

Business Economics Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Business Economics Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a Business Economics grad in the state is $101,292, compared to a typical salary of $115,178 nationwide.

Business Economics Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 15 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Business Economics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 15 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,561 after earning their degree at this institution. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

#2

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,597 after earning their degree at this institution. About 29% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#3

Allegheny College

Meadville

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,572 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 59% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,468 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Villanova University

Villanova

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $76,711 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 25%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,712 a year. The school admits about 59% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#7

Arcadia University

Glenside

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,515 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#8

Grove City College

Grove City

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,157 a year. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,521 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

#10

Widener University

Chester

Graduates earn a median salary of $65,589 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 84% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,005 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,790 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

#13

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,531 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 79% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,463 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 62%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

#15

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,777 a year. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Business Economics Careers in PA

Some of the careers Business Economics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Management Analysts 13% $51,034
Economists 11% $73,611
Survey Researchers 11% $108,538
Environmental Economists 8% $86,726
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 3% $69,831
Financial Risk Specialists -4% $127,364

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Business Economics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Quantitative Economics 22,727
General Economics 21,627
Agricultural Economics 1,768
Applied Statistics, General 572
Development Economics 375
Applied Economics 368
Other Economics 250
Natural Resource Economics 184

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