Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Vassar College ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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Vassar College ranks competitively among schools offering economics. In particular, it placed #60 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, Vassar College handed out 53 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Vassar College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $81,561 a year. This is above $63,154, the median for all majors at Vassar College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Vassar College, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is above $18,476, the typical median for all majors at Vassar College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,940 | $70,050 |
| Fees | $980 | $980 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 66% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Vassar College are White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vassar College with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Vassar College.