by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Harvard University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Harvard University among the top schools in the country for economics, placing at #2 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 2 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 22 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 46 |
Here is each degree level offered in economics at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 260 |
| Master’s | 106 |
| Doctoral | 57 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Harvard University handed out 260 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at Harvard University earn a median of $124,570 a year. This is below $136,975, the median for all majors at Harvard University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Harvard University, economics students borrow a median amount of $6,617 in student loans. This is lower than $16,616, the typical median for all majors at Harvard University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,143 | $56,550 |
| Fees | $5,126 | $5,126 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 63% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Harvard University were White. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 62 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 42 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Harvard University awarded 260 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 37% to women and 63% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (38%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Harvard University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 106 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 57 |
