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Economics Schools in Pennsylvania

181 students earned Economics degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

An Economics major is the 65th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Pennsylvania

Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 115
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 66
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 66
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 66

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 25.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 63.5%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Pennsylvania

39,640 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $87,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 8 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $25,046. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $80,445 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $27,058. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

#4

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $79,832 a year. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Lehigh. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 92%. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

#6

Drexel University

Philadelphia
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $64,777 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,659 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#8

Eastern University

Saint Davids
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,504 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at EU. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Economics Careers in PA

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 12% $62,250
Economics Professors 8% $109,360
Survey Researchers 4% $58,750
Economists 3% $84,520
Managers 3% $116,820

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to economics.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Geography & Cartography 330
Criminology 203
Political Science & Government 60
International Relations & Security 59
Sociology 54
Anthropology 37
Other Social Sciences 33
General Social Sciences 19

View all majors related to Economics

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