by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Stanford University ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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Stanford University is in the top 5% of the country for economics. In particular, it placed #23 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 3 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 3 |
| Best Economics Schools in California | 3 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Far Western US Region | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 11 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 11 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Economics Schools | 27 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 27 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Stanford University conferred 117 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $127,416 a year. This is lower than $153,326, the median for all majors at Stanford University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Stanford University, economics graduates take on a median debt of $12,500 in student loans. This is above $10,492, the typical median for all majors at Stanford University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,473 | $65,127 |
| Fees | $783 | $783 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Stanford 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 Stanford University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Among recent graduates, 45% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at Stanford University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Stanford University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Stanford University.
This economics program at Stanford University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 156 |
Stanford University granted 156 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 48% to women and 52% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (33%).