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Economics at Saint Joseph's University

Saint Joseph's University graduates about 47 economics majors a year, 4% of its graduating class. That puts it 175th of 683 schools we score for economics, a strong program at 66 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 37 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 66% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $72,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

66/100Strong#175 of 683 for economics →
Graduates a year474% of the class
Courses in the catalog37more than 66% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$72,0001.03× the same major nationally
Admit rate89%whole school
SAT middle 50%1150–1330whole school

Around Saint Joseph's University

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Where economics happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 42 · Dorm 9 · Arts 2 · Chapel 2 · Athletics 1 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the economics ranking

  1. University at Buffalo–SUNY 66
  2. University of St. Thomas (MN) 66
  3. University of Vermont 66
  4. Iowa State University of Science and Technology 66
  5. Spelman College 66
  6. University of South Carolina 65
  7. University of Missouri 65
  8. Miami University–Oxford 65

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Saint Joseph's University with every school we score in economics. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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