by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how EWU compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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EWU is a solid choice among schools offering economics. Specifically, it ranked #400 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #118 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Washington University awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at EWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,122 a year. This is below $55,679, the median for all majors at EWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at EWU, economics students borrow a median amount of $21,809 in student loans. This is above $21,754, the typical median for all majors at EWU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,896 | $25,518 |
| Fees | $1,065 | $1,065 |
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Among recent graduates, 79% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at EWU are White. About 57% of graduates fell into 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Eastern Washington University.