by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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Amherst was ranked #53 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for economics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 53 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 86% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Amherst is $90,568. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,650 | $66,650 |
| Fees | $630 | $630 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,560 | $17,560 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 91 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Amherst in 2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the Amherst economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Amherst College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 61 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.