by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Grinnell. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Grinnell among the top schools in the country for economics, placing at #108 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 108 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Iowa | 1 of 4 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in economics at Grinnell, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
During the most recent reporting year, Grinnell College conferred 47 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Grinnell is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Grinnell earn a median of $67,691 a year. This is above $64,044, the median for all majors at Grinnell.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Grinnell, economics graduates take on a median debt of $16,950 in student loans. This is lower than $17,154, the typical median for all majors at Grinnell.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,156 | $67,650 |
| Fees | $546 | $546 |
Learn more about Grinnell tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Grinnell are White. Approximately 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grinnell College with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Grinnell granted 47 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 32% to women and 68% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (51%).
