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Economics Schools in Wisconsin

1,238 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 960
Master’s Degree 231
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 34
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 13

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: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 53.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.6%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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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
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UW - Madison grads earn an average salary of $55,313. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,703 a year. 64% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $17,486.

#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $57,725 after graduation. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,295 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,051. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,650 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,674 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,844. 67% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,430 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,518 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

A typical student attending UW - Whitewater will pay a net price of $14,417. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%.

#10

Beloit College

Beloit
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
978 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Carthage College

Kenosha
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,763 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $41,811 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% 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. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

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
Economists 13% $69,060
Managers 13% $75,630
Economics Professors 4% $95,620
Survey Researchers 0% $45,890

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
Criminology 225
Anthropology 141
International Relations & Security 76
Other Social Sciences 55
General Social Sciences 42

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