by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Columbia University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Columbia University among the top schools in the country for economics, coming in at #71 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 71 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in New York | 6 of 41 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 17 of 86 |
The following degree levels are granted in economics at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 312 |
| Master’s | 164 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
| Professional Certificate | 23 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 312 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 8 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 18 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Columbia University earn a median of $117,355 a year. This is higher than $112,690, the median for all majors at Columbia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Columbia University, economics students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
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Among recent graduates, 63% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. About 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 88 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Columbia University granted 254 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (33%).
Graduate study is also available at Columbia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 164 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 29 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Economics | 23 |
