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General Economics in Wisconsin

General Economics Schools in Wisconsin

821 students earned General Economics degrees in Wisconsin in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, General Economics is the 13th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 800
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 21

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 60.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.5%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Wisconsin

12,920 people in the state and 505,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general economics.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Wisconsin

General Economics grads earn an average of $80,070 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Wisconsin that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

624 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UWM will pay a net price of $16,427. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

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Marquette University

Milwaukee
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. A typical student attending UW - Eau Claire will pay a net price of $16,435. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - La Crosse. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,581. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,648. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,939 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,644. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at SNC. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,452 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,923.

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Carthage College

Kenosha
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,763 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,257.

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Ripon College

Ripon
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
816 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Ripon will pay a net price of $21,825.

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General Economics Careers in WI

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Managers 13% $75,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Quantitative Economics 329
Applied Economics 13
International Economics 5
Development Economics 1

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