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. We've also included details on how Stanford 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, Stanford came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Economics Schools | 11 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stanford University handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in economics from Stanford. This makes it the #121 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Stanford go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $98,104 a year. 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 Stanford was $1,372 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,731 | $61,731 |
| Fees | $753 | $753 |
| Books and Supplies | $825 | $825 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,922 | $19,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,602 | $4,602 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 108 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Stanford. About 41% of these graduates were women and the other 59% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Stanford 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 Stanford Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 65% of economics master's degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Stanford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 99 |
| International Relations & National Security | 89 |
| Sociology | 55 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Urban Studies | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.