by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Vassar ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Vassar was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #13 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 96 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vassar College handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Vassar is $79,845. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Vassar was $2,133 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 | $66,870 | $66,870 |
| Fees | $935 | $935 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,415 | $17,415 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,350 | $1,350 |
Learn more about Vassar tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Vassar. About 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Vassar are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vassar College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Vassar 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 Vassar Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Vassar College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 46 |
| International Relations & National Security | 24 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| Urban Studies | 15 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.