by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how MIT, M.I.T. compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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During the most recent reporting year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,510 | $61,990 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
Find out more about MIT, M.I.T. tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. are Asian. About 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 61% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. were White. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
This economics program at MIT, M.I.T. offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 53 |
MIT, M.I.T. conferred 53 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 45% to women and 55% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (45%).