by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Amherst College ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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Amherst College is in the top 15% of the country for economics. Specifically, it ranked #43 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, Amherst College handed out 88 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Amherst College earn a median of $127,636 a year. This is above $99,480, the median for all majors at Amherst College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Amherst College, economics students accumulate a median of $16,662 in student loans. This is above $15,398, the typical median for all majors at Amherst College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,700 | $69,820 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 62% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Amherst College are White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Amherst College.
This economics program at Amherst College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 88 |
Amherst College awarded 88 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (49%).