by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Boston ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #303 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #17 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 134 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 131 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in economics from UMass Boston. This makes it the #142 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Boston go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,678 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Boston, economics students borrow a median amount of $26,994 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
The economics program at UMass Boston awarded 134 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 68% of these degrees went to men with the other 32% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 48 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Economics from UMass Boston in 2020-2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 93 |
| Sociology | 68 |
| International Relations & National Security | 32 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
| General Social Sciences | 5 |
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