by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Dickinson ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Dickinson was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #11 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 132 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 132 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Dickinson College handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Dickinson is $53,990. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Dickinson paid an average of $1,965 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,900 | $62,900 |
| Fees | $550 | $550 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,324 | $1,324 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,500 | $16,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,928 | $1,928 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Dickinson. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dickinson College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Dickinson does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Dickinson Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Dickinson College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49 |
| International Relations & National Security | 29 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Archeology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.