by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in economics at Harvard University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 10 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Harvard University among the top schools in the country for economics, placing at #2 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 2 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 22 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 46 |
Here is each degree level offered in economics at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 260 |
| Master’s | 106 |
| Doctoral | 57 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Harvard University awarded 106 master’s degrees in economics.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,592 | $1,592 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at Harvard University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 82 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Harvard University conferred 106 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 48% to women and 52% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (77%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Harvard University awarded 57 doctoral degrees in economics.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 61% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at Harvard University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Harvard University granted 57 doctoral completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 39% to women and 61% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (46%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Harvard University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 260 |