Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Princeton ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for economics majors, Princeton came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Princeton University handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in economics from Princeton. This makes it the #47 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #15 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 Princeton is $81,961. This is higher than $45,868, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Princeton, economics students borrow a median amount of $11,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Princeton University.
Of the 93 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Princeton in 2021, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor's in economics.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 29 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
White | 35 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
Other Races | 5 |
Of the 27 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Princeton, about 78% were men and 22% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master's in economics.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 8 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Political Science & Government | 108 |
Sociology | 49 |
Anthropology | 48 |
Demography & Population Studies | 4 |
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