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Economics at Willamette University

Willamette University graduates about 49 economics majors a year, 13% of its graduating class. That puts it 217th of 683 schools we score for economics, a solid program at 60 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 30 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 51% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $63,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.77×).

60/100Solid#217 of 683 for economics →
Graduates a year4913% of the class
Courses in the catalog30more than 51% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$63,0000.77× the same major nationally
Admit rate77%whole school

Where economics happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 16 · Dorm 7 · Dining 2 · Arts 2 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the economics ranking

  1. University of Houston 60
  2. University of Rhode Island 60
  3. University of Minnesota–Duluth 60
  4. Temple University 60
  5. Auburn University 60
  6. University of Nevada–Reno 60
  7. St. John Fisher University 60
  8. Drew University 60

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Willamette 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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