by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Amherst College. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #7 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Amherst College among the top schools in the country for economics, coming in at #54 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 54 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Massachusetts | 9 of 22 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 16 of 46 |
The following degree levels are available for economics at Amherst College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Amherst College handed out 88 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Amherst College is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 7 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 14 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Amherst College earn a median of $127,636 a year. This is above $99,480, the median for all majors at Amherst College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Amherst College, economics students accumulate a median of $16,662 in student loans. This is above $15,398, the typical median for all majors at Amherst College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,700 | $69,820 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
Find out more about Amherst College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Amherst College are White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Amherst College granted 88 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (49%).
