by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Vanderbilt University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 68 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Vanderbilt University as a strong choice for economics, placing at #1 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 1 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 5 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in economics at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 285 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Vanderbilt University handed out 285 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 68 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at Vanderbilt University earn a median of $104,258 a year. This is above $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Vanderbilt University, economics students borrow a median amount of $12,424 in student loans. This is below $13,975, the typical median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 66% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 63 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 41 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Vanderbilt University granted 285 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 34% to women and 66% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
Graduate study is also available at Vanderbilt University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 13 |
