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General Economics in Pennsylvania

General Economics Schools in Pennsylvania

586 students earned General Economics degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, General Economics is the 24th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Pennsylvania

General Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 581
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a general economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general economics majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 65.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.9%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 12,890 people employed in jobs related to a general economics degree, compared to 505,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, general economics grads earn an average of $87,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

578 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Bucknell University

Lewisburg
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
3,726 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. An average student at Bucknell will pay a net price of $42,198.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,742. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple.

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93 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,514 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,995. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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Swarthmore College

Swarthmore
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
1,437 Total Students

An average student at Swarthmore will pay a net price of $21,595. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,254 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Franklin and Marshall. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Allegheny College

Meadville
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,667 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Haverford College

Haverford
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,307 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. 47% of students get financical aid.

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Moravian College

Bethlehem
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,605 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,417. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Dickinson College

Carlisle
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,932 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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General Economics Careers in PA

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Managers 3% $116,820

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general economics.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Quantitative Economics 885
Applied Economics 66
Development Economics 34
Other Economics 8
International Economics 3

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