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Economics at Valparaiso University

Economics at Valparaiso University

If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at Valparaiso University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Valparaiso University sits in Valparaiso, IN.

During the most recent reporting year, 16 economics graduations were recorded at Valparaiso University.

Online Class Availability at Valparaiso University

Online coursework is an option at Valparaiso University. Among 2,579 students, 112 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Economics Rankings at Valparaiso University

These rankings give you a sense of how Valparaiso University’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Indiana #6 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Indiana #8 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #23 of 57
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #36 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #257 of 466
Best Value Nationwide #299 of 463

Earnings for Economics Graduates from Valparaiso University

Those who finish Valparaiso University’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Economics at Valparaiso University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $40,467
3 years $49,893
4 years $62,147
5 years $60,164

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Valparaiso University report median earnings of $62,147, compared with $66,064 for all Valparaiso University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.

Economics earnings compared with all majors at Valparaiso University

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Economics graduates at Valparaiso University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Economics graduates at Valparaiso University are 44% women (7) and 56% men (9).

Economics Bachelor’s Program at Valparaiso University

Among the 4 bachelor’s economics graduates at Valparaiso University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Economics majors at Valparaiso University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University, above the national average of 34%.*

Economics Master’s Program at Valparaiso University

Of the 11 master’s economics graduates at Valparaiso University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
International (Nonresident) 8
Racial-ethnic diversity of Economics majors at Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso University

The Economics program at Valparaiso University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Economics 4
Applied Economics 1
Quantitative Economics 11

Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates

Those who complete Economics program at Valparaiso University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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

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