by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Valpo stacks up against peers offering economics.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Valparaiso University handed out 4 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at Valpo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,147 a year. This is below $66,064, the median for all majors at Valpo.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,400 | $46,940 |
| Fees | $1,510 | $1,510 |
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Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics from Valpo were men.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Valpo were Black or African American. Roughly 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at Valpo are Non-Resident Alien. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Valparaiso University.
The economics program at Valpo includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 11 |
| Applied Economics | 1 |
Valpo awarded 11 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (73%).
Valpo granted 1 completion in applied economics in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).