by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Swarthmore ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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Swarthmore is in the top 10% of the country for economics. More specifically it was ranked #39 out of 497 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Swarthmore College handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Swarthmore is $56,029. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,868 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Swarthmore, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Swarthmore College.
Of the 60 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Swarthmore in 2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Swarthmore College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 23 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 13 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1 |
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