by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Wellesley College ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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Wellesley College is in the top 15% of the country for economics. In particular, it placed #26 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, Wellesley College awarded 79 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at Wellesley College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $91,749 a year. This is higher than $79,431, the median for all majors at Wellesley College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Wellesley College, economics graduates take on a median debt of $11,190 in student loans. This is higher than $11,075, the typical median for all majors at Wellesley College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,424 | $66,880 |
| Fees | $296 | $296 |
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All of the 79 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics from Wellesley College were women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Wellesley College were Asian. Roughly 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the economics majors at Wellesley College.
This economics program at Wellesley College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 79 |
Wellesley College conferred 79 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (32%).