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 #12. 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 2021-2022 academic year, Brown University handed out 215 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 184 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $72,064 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Brown, economics students borrow a median amount of $101,080 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Brown paid an average of $2,051 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,656 | $65,656 |
| Fees | $2,574 | $2,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,598 | $16,598 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,820 | $2,820 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 54% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% 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 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Brown does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Brown Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in economics from Brown. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Brown University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 100 |
| Political Science & Government | 75 |
| Sociology | 47 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Urban Studies | 18 |
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