by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Yale University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Yale University among the top schools in the country for economics, placing at #11 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 11 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Connecticut | 1 of 10 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 46 |
Here is each degree level granted in economics at Yale University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 212 |
| Master’s | 63 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Yale University conferred 212 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Yale University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 4 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Yale University report a median salary of $125,006 a year. This is above $119,690, the median for all majors at Yale University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Yale University, economics graduates take on a median debt of $13,250 in student loans. This is below $14,357, the typical median for all majors at Yale University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,950 | $67,250 |
Find out more about Yale University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Yale 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 Yale University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Yale University awarded 212 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (34%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Yale University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 63 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 20 |
