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 Vanderbilt ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Vanderbilt is in the top 1% of the country for economics students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 4 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 251 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 211 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 47 students received their master’s degree in economics from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #25 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,311 a year. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Vanderbilt, economics students borrow a median amount of $64,206 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Vanderbilt is $622 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Vanderbilt paid an average of $2,567 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,618 | $61,618 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,054 | $21,054 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,396 | $3,396 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 251 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt. Of these graduates, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 48 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Vanderbilt does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Vanderbilt Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Economics from Vanderbilt in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Vanderbilt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 247 |
| Political Science & Government | 124 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
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