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. Also, learn how Holy Cross ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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Holy Cross was ranked #42 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 #8 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 42 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of the Holy Cross handed out 128 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 140 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Holy Cross go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,288 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Holy Cross is $499 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Holy Cross paid an average of $1,876 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,050 | $60,050 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,750 | $17,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $900 | $900 |
Learn more about Holy Cross tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of the Holy Cross with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at College of the Holy Cross.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 110 |
| Sociology | 37 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.