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 UMass Boston ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #265 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #18 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 106 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 116 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 240 |
| Best Economics Schools | 265 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 134 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in economics from UMass Boston. This makes it the #142 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Boston is $46,523. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Boston was $1,548 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
Learn more about UMass Boston tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 94 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from UMass Boston. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
Of the 8 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Boston, about 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 92 |
| Sociology | 52 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Archeology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.