by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how University of Massachusetts-Boston stacks up against peers offering economics.
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University of Massachusetts-Boston holds a strong position among schools offering economics. In particular, it placed #319 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #18 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 5 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in Massachusetts | 6 |
| College Major Best Value | 6 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 9 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in the New England Region | 10 |
| College Major Best Value | 10 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 18 |
| Best Economics Schools in Massachusetts | 20 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 20 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 40 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 42 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 42 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Boston awarded 73 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Massachusetts-Boston report a median salary of $66,071 a year. This is higher than $65,575, the median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Massachusetts-Boston, economics students borrow a median amount of $26,994 in student loans. This is higher than $26,236, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,187 | $37,495 |
| Fees | $620 | $620 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 68% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are White. Approximately 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the economics majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
This economics program at University of Massachusetts-Boston breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 9 |
University of Massachusetts-Boston awarded 9 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).