by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Carleton College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #2 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Carleton College as a strong choice for economics, placing at #70 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 70 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Minnesota | 2 of 10 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 of 31 |
The following degree levels are offered in economics at Carleton College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
During the most recent reporting year, Carleton College awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Carleton College is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 2 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at Carleton College earn a median of $83,775 a year. This is lower than $85,081, the median for all majors at Carleton College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Carleton College, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is above $17,361, the typical median for all majors at Carleton College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,850 | $68,457 |
| Fees | $435 | $435 |
Read more about Carleton College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 74% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Carleton College were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carleton College with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Carleton College awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 26% to women and 74% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
