by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WashU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WashU as a strong choice for economics, ranked #17 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 17 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Missouri | 1 of 9 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in economics at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 110 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis conferred 110 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at WashU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $80,729 a year. This is below $99,002, the median for all majors at WashU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WashU, economics graduates take on a median debt of $14,110 in student loans. This is lower than $17,553, the typical median for all majors at WashU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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Among recent graduates, 74% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU are White. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 11 |
WashU granted 106 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (42%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WashU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 29 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 9 |
