Economics at Valparaiso University
Valpo is located in Valparaiso, Indiana and has a total student population of 3,122. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students received a bachelor's degree in economics from Valpo.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Economics section at the bottom of this page.
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Valpo Economics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
- Master’s Degree in Economics
Valpo Economics Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks economics programs across the country. The following shows how Valpo performed in these rankings.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The economics major at Valpo is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Economics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Focused Economics Graduate Certificate Schools | 2 |
| 91 | |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 256 |
| Most Popular Economics Schools | 347 |
| Most Focused Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 380 |
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in economics from Valpo. This makes it the #121 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics Student Demographics at Valpo
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Valparaiso University.
Valpo Economics Bachelor’s Program
About 80% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in economics at Valpo are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Valpo Economics Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a master's in economics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Valpo also has a doctoral program available in economics. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Related Majors
- International Relations & National Security
- Geography & Cartography
- Sociology
- Criminology
- Political Science & Government
Careers That Economics Grads May Go Into
A degree in economics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IN, the home state for Valparaiso University.
| Occupation | Jobs in IN | Average Salary in IN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 9,290 | $56,560 |
| Managers | 7,290 | $71,560 |
| Economics Professors | 300 | $126,230 |
| Survey Researchers | 100 | $59,300 |
| Economists | 100 | $84,740 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Runner1928 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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