by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Stanford University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Stanford University highly for economics, coming in at #24 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 24 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in California | 3 of 114 |
The following degree levels are granted in economics at Stanford University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 117 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 28 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Stanford University conferred 117 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Stanford University is in the top 5% of the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 3 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 3 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $127,416 a year. This is lower than $153,326, the median for all majors at Stanford University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Stanford University, economics graduates take on a median debt of $12,500 in student loans. This is above $10,492, the typical median for all majors at Stanford University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,473 | $65,127 |
| Fees | $783 | $783 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Stanford 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 Stanford University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Stanford University awarded 117 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (34%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Stanford University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 28 |
