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 Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Columbia is in the top 1% of the country for economics students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 327 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 282 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 131 students received their master’s degree in economics from Columbia. This makes it the #5 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 26 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Columbia is $83,135. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Columbia, economics students borrow a median amount of $83,152 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Columbia is $855 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Columbia was $2,102 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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The economics program at Columbia awarded 327 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 68 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 101 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Columbia 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 Columbia Online Learning page.
Of the 147 students who earned a master's degree in Economics from Columbia in 2021-2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 123 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 308 |
| General Social Sciences | 179 |
| International Relations & National Security | 154 |
| Sociology | 94 |
| Other Social Sciences | 71 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.