by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Princeton University stacks up against peers offering economics.
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Princeton University is in the top 10% of the country for economics. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Princeton University conferred 124 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
To complete a bachelor’s at Princeton University, economics graduates take on a median debt of $11,250 in student loans. This is higher than $10,888, the typical median for all majors at Princeton University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,010 | $62,400 |
| Fees | $288 | $288 |
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Among recent graduates, 62% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Princeton University were White. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at Princeton University are Non-Resident Alien. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 74% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Princeton University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the economics majors at Princeton University.
This economics program at Princeton University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 164 |
Princeton University granted 164 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 37% to women and 63% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (31%).