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Economics at Drexel University

Economics at Drexel University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, you may want to check out the program at Drexel University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Drexel University sits in Philadelphia, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 42 economics degrees were granted at Drexel University.

Studying Online at Drexel University

Many students take online classes at Drexel University. Of 21,153 students, 3,757 (18%) studied exclusively online and 5,321 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Economics Rankings at Drexel University

Use these rankings to compare Drexel University’s Economics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #16 of 22
Best Value Pennsylvania #19 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #49 of 85
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #74 of 84
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #217 of 466
Best Value Nationwide #433 of 463

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #16 of 22
Best Value Pennsylvania #19 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #49 of 85
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #74 of 84
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #217 of 466
Best Value Nationwide #433 of 463

Earnings for Economics Graduates from Drexel University

Graduates of Drexel University’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Economics at Drexel University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $58,175
2 years $65,387
3 years $70,433
4 years $83,676
5 years $97,544

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from Drexel University report median earnings of $83,676, compared with $83,624 for all Drexel University graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.

Economics earnings compared with all majors at Drexel University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Drexel University comes in at $29,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Economics graduates at Drexel University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Economics graduates at Drexel University are 36% women (15) and 64% men (27).

Economics Bachelor’s Program at Drexel University

Among the 36 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at Drexel University, 33% were women (12) and 67% were men (24).

Drexel University gender breakdown of Economics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Drexel University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 7
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 15
Racial-ethnic diversity of Economics majors at Drexel University

Minority students account for 28% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Drexel University, below the national average of 34%.*

Economics Master’s Program at Drexel University

Of the 6 master’s economics degrees awarded at Drexel University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

Drexel University gender breakdown of Economics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at Drexel University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Economics majors at Drexel University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Economics Concentrations at Drexel University

This Economics program at Drexel University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Economics 6
Quantitative Economics 36

Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates

Graduates of the Economics program at Drexel University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Statisticians $130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Biostatisticians $121,594
Compliance Managers $117,178
Survey Researchers $108,538
Data Scientists $106,295

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