by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Brown University ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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Brown University is in the top 5% of the country for economics. In particular, it placed #11 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the most recent reporting year, Brown University handed out 230 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Brown University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $94,824 a year. This is below $105,517, the median for all majors at Brown University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Brown University, economics students accumulate a median of $13,000 in student loans. This is lower than $13,025, the typical median for all majors at Brown University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,944 | $68,612 |
| Fees | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Brown University were White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 18 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at Brown University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Brown University were Non-Resident Alien. About 95% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Brown University.
The economics program at Brown University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 264 |
Brown University awarded 264 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 41% to women and 59% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).