Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Wisconsin-Whitewater compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ranks competitively among schools offering economics. In particular, it placed #290 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Wisconsin.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earn a median of $66,835 a year. This is above $54,862, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, economics students borrow a median amount of $21,698 in student loans. This is below $25,307, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,519 | $17,219 |
| Fees | $1,497 | $1,497 |
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Among recent graduates, 83% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.