by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Johns Hopkins ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for economics majors, Johns Hopkins came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Economics Schools | 6 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Johns Hopkins University handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 292 students received their master’s degree in economics from Johns Hopkins. This makes it the #1 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #76 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 Johns Hopkins is $78,181. 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 Johns Hopkins paid an average of $2,095 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 | $62,840 | $62,840 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,345 | $1,345 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,910 | $19,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,470 | $1,470 |
Learn more about Johns Hopkins tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 132 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Johns Hopkins. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the Johns Hopkins 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 Johns Hopkins Online Learning page.
Economics majors graduating with a master's degree from Johns Hopkins make a median salary of $100,054 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all economics graduates with a master's is $74,330.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 310 economics majors earned their master's degree from Johns Hopkins. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 228 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Johns Hopkins University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 760 |
| Political Science & Government | 159 |
| General Social Sciences | 39 |
| Sociology | 27 |
| Geography & Cartography | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.