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Economics Schools in Washington

713 students earned Economics degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Economics is the 23rd most popular major out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 663
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Master’s Degree 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 44.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.1%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Washington

There are 33,370 people in the state and 1,144,130 people in the nation working in economics jobs.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $89,490, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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

309 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,968 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,300.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $43,620 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $62,373 after graduation. An average student at Gonzaga will pay a net price of $34,451. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,714. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

In their early career, Puget Sound grads earn an average salary of $42,979. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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Whitman College

Walla Walla
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,360 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Whitman.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,800 after earning their degree at this institution. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Whitworth. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

Economics Careers in WA

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 41% $70,890
Managers 22% $116,700
Economics Professors 20% $70,300
Economists 20% $91,940
Survey Researchers 15% $59,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Political Science & Government 984
Sociology 650
General Social Sciences 518
Criminology 289
Anthropology 232
Geography & Cartography 218
International Relations & Security 64
Other Social Sciences 61

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