by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Brown University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Brown University as a strong choice for economics, ranked #13 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 13 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 4 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 5 of 46 |
The following degree levels are offered in economics at Brown University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 230 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
During the most recent reporting year, Brown University awarded 230 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Brown University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 5 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Brown University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $94,824 a year. This is below $105,517, the median for all majors at Brown University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Brown University, economics students accumulate a median of $13,000 in student loans. This is lower than $13,025, the typical median for all majors at Brown University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,944 | $68,612 |
| Fees | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Brown University were White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Brown University conferred 230 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
Graduate study is also available at Brown University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 22 |
