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Business Economics in Pennsylvania

Business Economics Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Business Economics Grads in Pennsylvania

27,150 people in the state and 986,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Business Economics.

Business Economics Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Business Economics Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Business Economics grads earn an average of $101,292. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,178.

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:

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,561 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 79% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,597 a year. With an admission rate of 29%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#3

Allegheny College

Meadville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,572 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 59%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $54,468 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

#5

Villanova University

Villanova

Graduates earn a median salary of $76,711 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 25% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,712 in their first year after graduation. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Arcadia University

Glenside

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,515 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 79% of applicants. 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. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,521 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Widener University

Chester

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $65,589 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 84% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,005 after earning their degree at this institution. 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. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#13

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,531 after earning their degree at this institution. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,463 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 62% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

#15

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,777 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 84%.

Business Economics Careers in PA

Some of the careers Business Economics majors go into include:

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

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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