by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Washington and Lee, W&L, WLU compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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Washington and Lee, W&L, WLU ranks competitively among schools offering economics. Specifically, it ranked #89 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, Washington and Lee University awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Washington and Lee, W&L, WLU earn a median of $110,050 a year. This is above $90,287, the median for all majors at Washington and Lee, W&L, WLU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Washington and Lee, W&L, WLU, economics graduates take on a median debt of $23,399 in student loans. This is above $20,074, the typical median for all majors at Washington and Lee, W&L, WLU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,260 | $66,800 |
| Fees | $1,245 | $1,245 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Washington and Lee, W&L, WLU were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington and Lee University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Washington and Lee University.