by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in economics at BU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 4 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU highly for economics, ranked #106 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 106 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Massachusetts | 12 of 22 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 22 of 46 |
The following degree levels are available for economics at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 264 |
| Master’s | 102 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University conferred 102 master’s degrees in economics.
BU is in the top 10% of the country for economics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 9 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 12 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 73 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 74 |
| Other Races | 2 |
BU granted 102 master’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 52% to women and 48% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (73%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 19 doctoral degrees in economics.
BU is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 6 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
Among recent graduates, 63% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. About 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BU conferred 19 doctoral completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 37% to women and 63% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (89%).
Undergraduate study is also available at BU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 264 |