by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Western Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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Western Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering economics. More specifically it was ranked #119 out of 120 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Value Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| College Major Best Value | 12 |
| Best Economics Schools in Illinois | 14 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 |
| Best Value Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 54 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University conferred 1 bachelor’s degree in economics.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
Find out more about Western Illinois University tuition and fees.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics from Western Illinois University identified as men.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Western Illinois University.
This economics program at Western Illinois University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 13 |
Western Illinois University awarded 13 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 46% to women and 54% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (69%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.