by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in economics at Georgetown. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Georgetown highly for economics, coming in at #16 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 16 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 4 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 86 |
The table below lists every degree level available for economics at Georgetown, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 173 |
| Master’s | 78 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Georgetown University awarded 78 master’s degrees in economics.
Georgetown is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 16 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $79,672 | $79,672 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at Georgetown were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 45 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Georgetown conferred 50 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 46% to women and 54% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (78%).
Georgetown granted 17 master’s degrees in development economics and international development in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (53%).
Georgetown conferred 11 master’s completions in applied economics in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (55%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Georgetown University conferred 12 doctoral degrees in economics.
Georgetown is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 1 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Georgetown are Non-Resident Alien. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Georgetown awarded 12 doctoral degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (75%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Georgetown. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 173 |