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Economics Schools in Virginia

128 students earned Economics degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Economics is the 55th 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
Master’s Degree 89
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 54.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.3%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Virginia

39,410 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 Virginia

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $101,290. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 5 colleges in Virginia that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

Graduates earn an average $64,712 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 95% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,842 a year. This public school has an average net price of $21,301. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,204. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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
Economics Professors 15% $92,790
Managers 11% $130,590
Economists 7% $122,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
International Relations & Security 211
Political Science & Government 101
Geography & Cartography 61
Urban Studies 41
Sociology 39
Anthropology 22
Other Social Sciences 19
General Social Sciences 3

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