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 UPenn ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UPenn is in the top 1% of the country for economics students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 234 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 222 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in economics from UPenn. This makes it the #52 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 27 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #6 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 UPenn is $89,097. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 234 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from UPenn. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 52 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from UPenn in 2022, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 133 |
| International Relations & National Security | 49 |
| Sociology | 43 |
| Geography & Cartography | 37 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.