by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Carleton College compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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Carleton College ranks competitively among schools offering economics. Specifically, it ranked #66 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Carleton College conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at Carleton College earn a median of $83,775 a year. This is lower than $85,081, the median for all majors at Carleton College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Carleton College, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is above $17,361, the typical median for all majors at Carleton College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,850 | $68,457 |
| Fees | $435 | $435 |
Read more about Carleton College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 74% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Carleton College were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carleton College with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the economics majors at Carleton College.
The economics program at Carleton College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 34 |
Carleton College awarded 34 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 26% to women and 74% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).