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46.06%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

10:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$24,704

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Economics Degree

The economics program at William Jewell College prepares students for careers as a consultant, financial analyst, market analyst, public policy analyst, purchasing manager, and research assistant. The program focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation, and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Program courses include: economic theory, micro and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and public policy issues. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer economics degrees.

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William Jewell College

501 Westminster Ave, Fulton, MO

William Jewell College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Liberty, MO, which is a predominantly suburban area. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at William Jewell College.

Areas of study available at William Jewell College include but are not limited to:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology
  • Education
  • History

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school have an SAT score within the range of 960 to 1270, or an ACT score within the range of 23 to 28. This school admits roughly 50% of applicants. Of those students admitted, around 15% of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at jewell.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $31,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $4,600. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The William Jewell College "Cardinals" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division II)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
  • Football (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to learn more about William Jewell College may check out their website at www.jewell.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Economics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. William Jewell College offers a bachelor's degree program in economics.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female1

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic1
Non Resident Alien2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Economics program at William Jewell College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Economists

Description

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, economists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students William Jewell College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, William Jewell College may provide services like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Counseling assistance
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

William Jewell College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
  • Basketball (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
  • Track and Field (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
  • Football (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball