by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in economics at Brown University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Brown University as a strong choice for economics, ranked #14 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 14 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 4 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 5 of 46 |
The following degree levels are offered in economics at Brown University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 230 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Brown University awarded 12 master’s degrees in economics.
Brown University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 4 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 20 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at Brown University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Brown University awarded 12 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (58%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brown University conferred 22 doctoral degrees in economics.
Brown University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 1 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 4 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Brown University were Non-Resident Alien. About 95% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Brown University awarded 22 doctoral completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 36% to women and 64% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (95%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Brown University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 230 |