Economics Schools in Washington

In 2022-2023, 592 students earned their Economics degrees in WA.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 65th most popular major in the state out of a total 200 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Washington

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	26
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	26

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 11.7%
• Black or African American: 1.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
• White: 37.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 33.6%
• Other Races: 9.8%

Jobs for Economics Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 33,370 people employed in jobs related to an economics degree, compared to 1,144,130 nationwide.

Wages for Economics Jobs in Washington

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $89,490. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

Most Popular Economics Programs in WA

There are 2 colleges in Washington that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Economics Careers in WA

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title	WA Job Growth	WA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	41%	$70,890

Related Majors in Washington

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

Major	Annual Graduates in WA
Political Science & Government	27
Geography & Cartography	24
Anthropology	13
International Relations & Security	13
Sociology	11
Archeology	1
Other Social Sciences	1

View all majors related to Economics

View Nationwide Economics Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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