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Economics at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

If you plan to study Economics, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is located in Whitewater, WI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 economics graduations were recorded at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Of 11,746 students, 2,618 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,824 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$49,766
2 years	$54,435
4 years	$66,835
5 years	$86,030

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Economics graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater report median earnings of $66,835, compared with $54,862 for all University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater stands at $21,698.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Economics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Economics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are 17% women (3) and 83% men (15).

Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Of the 18 bachelor’s economics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 17% were women (3) and 83% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, lower than the national average of 34%.*

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

More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

The Economics program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Economics	18

Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates

Those who complete Economics program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Economics graduates, 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

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.