by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Rochester. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Rochester among the top schools in the country for economics, coming in at #78 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 78 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in New York | 8 of 41 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 of 86 |
The following degree levels are available for economics at University of Rochester, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 72 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Rochester awarded 72 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
University of Rochester is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 7 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 17 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 73 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Rochester report a median salary of $86,785 a year. This is above $78,550, the median for all majors at University of Rochester.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Rochester, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,946 in student loans. This is lower than $21,517, the typical median for all majors at University of Rochester.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,276 | $65,870 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 65% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Rochester were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University of Rochester granted 72 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 35% to women and 65% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (50%).
Graduate study is also available at University of Rochester. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 9 |
