by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Hamilton ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Hamilton was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 63 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hamilton College handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hamilton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,350 a year. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Hamilton, economics students borrow a median amount of $90,174 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Hamilton paid an average of $8,136 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,090 | $62,090 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,690 | $16,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 73% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Hamilton are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hamilton College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Hamilton does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Hamilton Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Hamilton College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 40 |
| International Relations & National Security | 25 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Archeology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.