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Economics at University of Puget Sound

If you are interested in studying Economics, consider the program at University of Puget Sound. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Puget Sound is in Tacoma, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 economics degrees were granted at University of Puget Sound.

Studying Online at University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Economics Rankings at University of Puget Sound

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Puget Sound’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#8 of 10
Best Value	Washington	#10 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#91 of 129
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#123 of 129
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#328 of 466
Best Value	Nationwide	#439 of 463

Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Puget Sound

Students who complete University of Puget Sound’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$48,980
2 years	$41,565
3 years	$49,196
4 years	$61,261
5 years	$69,224

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from University of Puget Sound earn a median of $61,261, compared with $61,512 for all University of Puget Sound graduates — about 0% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Economics graduates from University of Puget Sound stands at $26,031.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Economics graduates at University of Puget Sound, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Economics graduates at University of Puget Sound are 33% women (7) and 67% men (14).

Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Puget Sound

Among the 21 bachelor’s economics graduates at University of Puget Sound, 33% were women (7) and 67% were men (14).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Puget Sound.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 19% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Puget Sound, 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.

More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Puget Sound

This Economics program at University of Puget Sound breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Economics	21

Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates

Graduates of the Economics program at University of Puget Sound go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Statisticians	$130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Biostatisticians	$121,594
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Survey Researchers	$108,538
Data Scientists	$106,295

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.