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 WKU, HILLTOPPERS compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks competitively among schools offering economics. More specifically it was ranked #338 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University handed out 19 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS earn a median of $55,446 a year. This is above $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, economics students accumulate a median of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 74% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 75% of graduates fell into 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 | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Western Kentucky University.
The economics program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 15 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 15 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.