by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #18 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Massachusetts-Boston as a strong choice for economics, coming in at #389 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 389 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Massachusetts | 20 of 22 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 42 of 46 |
The following degree levels are granted in economics at University of Massachusetts-Boston, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Boston conferred 73 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #18 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 18 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 40 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 321 |
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Massachusetts-Boston report a median salary of $66,071 a year. This is higher than $65,575, the median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Massachusetts-Boston, economics students borrow a median amount of $26,994 in student loans. This is higher than $26,236, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,187 | $37,495 |
| Fees | $620 | $620 |
Learn more about University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are White. Approximately 29% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 9 |
