by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU highly for economics, ranked #109 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 109 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Massachusetts | 12 of 22 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 22 of 46 |
The following degree levels are available for economics at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 264 |
| Master’s | 102 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 264 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
BU is in the top 15% of the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 9 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 18 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at BU report a median salary of $77,424 a year. This is below $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BU, economics students borrow a median amount of $24,500 in student loans. This is lower than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
Find out more about BU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 132 |
| Other Races | 9 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 102 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 19 |
