General Economics at Northwestern University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Economics, consider the program at Northwestern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern University is in Evanston, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 3 general economics degrees were awarded at Northwestern University.
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Studying Online at Northwestern University
Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Economics graduates at Northwestern University, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Economics graduates at Northwestern University are 33% women (1) and 67% men (2).
General Economics Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern University
Among the 3 bachelor’s general economics graduates at Northwestern University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of General Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, below the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Economics Graduates
Students who finish General Economics program at Northwestern University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.