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. Also, learn how EWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at EWU was ranked #388 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #10 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 368 |
| Best Economics Schools | 388 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Washington University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,368 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at EWU paid an average of $828 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $243 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,294 | $24,833 |
| Fees | $1,059 | $1,059 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,880 | $14,880 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,867 | $3,867 |
Learn more about EWU tuition and fees.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from EWU in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the EWU economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Eastern Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 25 |
| Sociology | 24 |
| Geography & Cartography | 22 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.