by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how WMU stacks up against peers offering economics.
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WMU holds a strong position among schools offering economics. More specifically it was ranked #332 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 87% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 70% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at WMU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in economics from WMU were men.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at WMU are Non-Resident Alien. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the economics majors at Western Michigan University.
The economics program at WMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 16 |
WMU awarded 16 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 19% to women and 81% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (88%).