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. In addition, we cover how Northeastern ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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Northeastern is in the top 10% of the country for economics. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 407 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Economics Schools | 28 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 160 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 167 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 59 students received their master’s degree in economics from Northeastern. This makes it the #20 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #97 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 Northeastern is $70,531. 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 Northeastern, economics students borrow a median amount of $43,343 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about Northeastern tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 160 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northeastern. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 59 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Northeastern 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 Northeastern Online Learning page.
Of the 43 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northeastern, about 72% were men and 28% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 150 |
| International Relations & National Security | 80 |
| Sociology | 22 |
| Urban Studies | 8 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.