by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #290 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 278 |
| Best Economics Schools | 290 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in economics from WKU. This makes it the #121 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $53,857. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from WKU in 2021-2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WKU does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in economics from WKU. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 42 |
| Political Science & Government | 41 |
| Sociology | 40 |
| International Relations & National Security | 15 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
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