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Economics in Virginia

Economics Schools in Virginia

1,303 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Economics is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,159
Master’s Degree 96
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 58.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.6%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 39,410 people employed in jobs related to an economics degree, compared to 1,144,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $101,290, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

528 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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202 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,385.

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William & Mary

Williamsburg
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at William & Mary. 79% of students get financical aid.

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Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,292.

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63 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,183 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Washington and Lee will pay a net price of $29,479.

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James Madison University

Harrisonburg
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. A typical student attending JMU will pay a net price of $22,465. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,698 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,215. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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#8

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. 63% of students get financical aid.

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#9

Hampden - Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
881 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Hampden - Sydney. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,293 Total Students

The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at UMW. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,066. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

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Economics Careers in VA

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 27% $67,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Political Science & Government 1,786
General Social Sciences 1,592
International Relations & Security 1,122
Sociology 937
Geography & Cartography 233
Anthropology 219
Urban Studies 81
Other Social Sciences 19

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