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 Harvard 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, Harvard came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Harvard University handed out 186 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 154 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 70 students received their master’s degree in economics from Harvard. This makes it the #14 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 43 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #1 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 Harvard is $103,993. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Harvard paid an average of $1,696 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,269 | $54,269 |
| Fees | $4,807 | $4,807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,374 | $20,374 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,255 | $6,255 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 186 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Harvard. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Harvard 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 Harvard Online Learning page.
Of the 106 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from Harvard in 2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 89 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Harvard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 195 |
| Political Science & Government | 191 |
| International Relations & National Security | 171 |
| Sociology | 65 |
| Anthropology | 53 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.