by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northeastern University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northeastern University among the top schools in the country for economics, coming in at #105 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 105 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Massachusetts | 11 of 22 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 21 of 46 |
The following degree levels are available for economics at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 197 |
| Master’s | 56 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern University handed out 197 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Northeastern University is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 10 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 19 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University report a median salary of $81,504 a year. This is lower than $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University, economics students borrow a median amount of $24,500 in student loans. This is lower than $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
Find out more about Northeastern University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 58% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 69 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Northeastern University conferred 188 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 43% to women and 57% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (37%).
Northeastern University granted 9 bachelor’s completions in development economics and international development recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northeastern University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 56 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 3 |
