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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Western ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Western was ranked #347 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #6 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 329 |
| Best Economics Schools | 347 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Colorado University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Western is $53,403. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Western paid an average of $822 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $413 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $19,728 |
| Fees | $3,955 | $3,955 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,442 | $10,442 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,276 | $3,276 |
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Of the 8 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Western, about 88% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Western are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Western 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 Western Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Western Colorado University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 27 |
| Political Science & Government | 9 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.