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. We've also included details on how Georgetown 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, Georgetown 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 District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgetown University handed out 181 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 150 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 105 students received their master’s degree in economics from Georgetown. This makes it the #7 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #42 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Georgetown go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,460 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.
Part-time undergraduates at Georgetown paid an average of $2,704 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 | $64,896 | $64,896 |
| Fees | $185 | $185 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,750 | $19,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,710 | $2,710 |
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The economics program at Georgetown awarded 181 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 60 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Georgetown economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Georgetown Online Learning page.
Economics majors graduating with a master's degree from Georgetown make a median salary of $79,324 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all economics graduates with a master's is $74,330.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 88 students earned a master's degree in economics from Georgetown. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 47 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Georgetown University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 562 |
| Political Science & Government | 308 |
| General Social Sciences | 111 |
| Sociology | 40 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.