by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how University of Rochester stacks up against peers offering economics.
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University of Rochester is a solid choice among schools offering economics. Specifically, it ranked #75 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 8 |
| Best Economics Schools in New York | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 18 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 19 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 24 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in New York | 25 |
| College Major Best Value | 25 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 50 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 52 |
| College Major Best Value | 52 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Rochester conferred 72 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Rochester report a median salary of $86,785 a year. This is above $78,550, the median for all majors at University of Rochester.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Rochester, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,946 in student loans. This is lower than $21,517, the typical median for all majors at University of Rochester.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,276 | $65,870 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 65% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Rochester were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 75% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at University of Rochester are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 9 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in economics from University of Rochester were men.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at University of Rochester are Non-Resident Alien. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at University of Rochester.
The economics program at University of Rochester includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 89 |
University of Rochester awarded 89 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 30% to women and 70% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (56%).