by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Smith College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Smith College as a strong choice for economics, placing at #126 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 126 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Massachusetts | 14 of 22 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 25 of 46 |
The following degree levels are offered in economics at Smith College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Smith College conferred 44 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Smith College holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 12 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 23 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 114 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Smith College report a median salary of $66,768 a year. This is above $50,277, the median for all majors at Smith College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Smith College, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is higher than $18,941, the typical median for all majors at Smith College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,830 | $64,870 |
| Fees | $308 | $308 |
Read more about Smith College tuition and fees.
Every one of the 44 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics from Smith College identified as women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Smith College are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Smith College with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Smith College granted 25 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (60%).
