by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Washington State University stacks up against peers offering economics.
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Washington State University is a solid choice among schools offering economics. More specifically it was ranked #199 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #41 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 3 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in Washington | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 7 |
| Best Economics Schools in Washington | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 31 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 41 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Far Western US Region | 54 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 54 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in the Far Western US Region | 96 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington State University handed out 50 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University report a median salary of $73,907 a year. This is above $70,460, the median for all majors at Washington State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Washington State University, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,656 in student loans. This is higher than $21,877, the typical median for all majors at Washington State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,457 | $27,864 |
| Fees | $2,086 | $2,086 |
Learn more about Washington State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 86% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Washington State University were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at Washington State University are White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Washington State University are Non-Resident Alien. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the economics majors at Washington State University.
This economics program at Washington State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 73 |
Washington State University granted 73 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 26% to women and 74% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).