by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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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Princeton is in the top 10% of the country for economics. More specifically it was ranked #26 out of 407 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Princeton University handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $103,041. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Princeton was $1,926 per credit hour 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 | $59,710 | $59,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,380 | $19,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,900 | $3,900 |
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Of the 122 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Princeton, about 65% were men and 35% 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Princeton 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 Princeton Online Learning page.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from Princeton in 2022, 70% were men and 30% 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Princeton University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 100 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 4 |
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