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. We've also included details on how Muhlenberg ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Muhlenberg was ranked #178 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #15 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 178 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 179 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Muhlenberg College handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Muhlenberg go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,122 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Muhlenberg paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,505 | $59,505 |
| Fees | $735 | $735 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,955 | $13,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,150 | $2,150 |
Learn more about Muhlenberg tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 31% went to 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 Muhlenberg College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Muhlenberg College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.