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 Oregon State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #210 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in economics from Oregon State. This makes it the #183 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #87 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,302 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oregon State, economics students borrow a median amount of $23,849 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Oregon State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 113 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Oregon State. About 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 13 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 economics majors earned their master's degree from Oregon State. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 135 |
| Sociology | 81 |
| Political Science & Government | 80 |
| Anthropology | 76 |
| General Social Sciences | 8 |
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