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Economics at Western Illinois University

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Economics at Western Illinois University

If you plan to study economics, take a look at what Western Illinois University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

WIU is located in Macomb, Illinois and has a total student population of 7,490. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students received their master's degree in economics.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Economics section at the bottom of this page.

WIU Economics Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Economics

Online Classes Are Available at WIU

Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.

For those who are interested in distance learning, WIU does offer online courses in economics for the following degree levels:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

WIU Economics Rankings

Economics Student Demographics at WIU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Western Illinois University.

WIU Economics Master’s Program

25% Women
Of the 8 students who graduated with a master’s in economics from WIU in 2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in economics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 0
International Students 8
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Careers That Economics Grads May Go Into

A degree in economics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Western Illinois University.

Occupation Jobs in IL Average Salary in IL
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 30,150 $61,670
Survey Researchers 1,590 $57,560
Economics Professors 520 $128,340
Economists 380 $108,690

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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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