by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Yale University stacks up against peers offering economics.
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Yale University is in the top 5% of the country for economics. In particular, it placed #11 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 1 |
| Best Economics Schools in Connecticut | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| Best Value Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 2 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 3 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in Connecticut | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Yale University conferred 212 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Yale University report a median salary of $125,006 a year. This is above $119,690, the median for all majors at Yale University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Yale University, economics graduates take on a median debt of $13,250 in student loans. This is below $14,357, the typical median for all majors at Yale University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,950 | $67,250 |
Find out more about Yale University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Yale 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 Yale University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at Yale University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 49 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at Yale University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Yale University.
This economics program at Yale University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 295 |
Yale University granted 295 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (35%).