by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Swat. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Swat as a strong choice for economics, placing at #35 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 35 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Pennsylvania | 3 of 22 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 8 of 86 |
The following degree levels are granted in economics at Swat, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Swarthmore College handed out 78 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Swat is in the top 10% of the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 3 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 8 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Swat earn a median of $105,566 a year. This is below $120,047, the median for all majors at Swat.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Swat, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is above $19,500, the typical median for all majors at Swat.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,856 | $65,058 |
| Fees | $436 | $436 |
Read more about Swat tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Swat were Asian. Roughly 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Swarthmore College with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 8 |
