by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Brown ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for economics majors, Brown came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brown University handed out 184 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 203 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in economics from Brown. This makes it the #74 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Brown go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,028 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,868 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Brown, economics students borrow a median amount of $13,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Brown University.
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 15 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Brown. About 65% were men and 35% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 95 |
| International Relations & National Security | 39 |
| Anthropology | 31 |
| Urban Studies | 18 |
| Sociology | 14 |
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