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 Carleton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Carleton was ranked #102 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 102 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 104 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Carleton College handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Carleton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,567 a year. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,043 | $65,043 |
| Fees | $414 | $414 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,710 | $16,710 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,788 | $1,788 |
Learn more about Carleton tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 65% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carleton College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Carleton 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 Carleton Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Carleton College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 56 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.