Economics at Washington University in St Louis
If you plan to study Economics, consider the program at Washington University in St Louis. Get started with the following essential facts.
Washington University in St Louis is located in St. Louis, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 148 economics degrees were granted at Washington University in St Louis.
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Online Class Availability at Washington University in St Louis
Distance learning is available at Washington University in St Louis. Among 16,357 students, 678 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Washington University in St Louis
Rankings can help you compare Washington University in St Louis’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 31 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 466 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 31 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #279 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 31 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 466 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 31 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #279 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Washington University in St Louis
Those who finish Washington University in St Louis’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 | $61,591 |
| 2 years | $44,572 |
| 4 years | $80,729 |
| 5 years | $79,278 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Washington University in St Louis report median earnings of $80,729, compared with $99,002 for all Washington University in St Louis graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Washington University in St Louis stands at $14,110.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Economics graduates at Washington University in St Louis, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Economics graduates at Washington University in St Louis are 28% women (41) and 72% men (107).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 110 bachelor’s economics graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 26% were women (29) and 74% were men (81).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 15 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Of the 29 master’s economics degrees awarded at Washington University in St Louis, 38% were women (11) and 62% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 26 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Economics master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, below the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 9 doctoral economics graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 11% were women (1) and 89% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Washington University in St Louis
The Economics program at Washington University in St Louis offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 4 |
| Quantitative Economics | 144 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at Washington University in St Louis pursue many career paths. Below 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 |
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
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