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Economics in Wisconsin

Economics Schools in Wisconsin

1,104 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

An Economics major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 871
Master’s Degree 169
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 52.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.0%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Wisconsin

In this state, there are 25,580 people employed in jobs related to an economics degree, compared to 1,144,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $80,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 12 colleges in Wisconsin that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. A typical student attending UW - Madison will pay a net price of $16,834.

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

63% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 85% of students get financical aid.

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Marquette University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,899. 69% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 80% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,581. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,430 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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

85% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,648.

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#10

Beloit College

Beloit
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
978 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

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Carthage College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Economics Careers in WI

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 25% $53,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Political Science & Government 925
Sociology 504
Geography & Cartography 276
Anthropology 141
International Relations & Security 76
Other Social Sciences 55
General Social Sciences 42
Archeology 21

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