by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Princeton University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Princeton University as a strong choice for economics, ranked #8 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 8 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in New Jersey | 1 of 11 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 of 86 |
Here is each degree level granted in economics at Princeton University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 124 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Princeton University awarded 124 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Princeton University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
To complete a bachelor’s at Princeton University, economics graduates take on a median debt of $11,250 in student loans. This is higher than $10,888, the typical median for all majors at Princeton University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,010 | $62,400 |
| Fees | $288 | $288 |
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Among recent graduates, 62% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Princeton University were White. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Princeton University granted 124 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (34%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Princeton University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 19 |