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 SPU ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The economics major at SPU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Economics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Seattle Pacific University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at SPU is $41,502. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SPU, economics students borrow a median amount of $50,987 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SPU was $1,055 per credit hour 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 | $37,965 | $37,965 |
| Fees | $849 | $849 |
| Books and Supplies | $768 | $768 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,498 | $15,498 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,888 | $3,888 |
Learn more about SPU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SPU 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 SPU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Seattle Pacific University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 24 |
| Political Science & Government | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.