by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in economics at MIT, M.I.T.. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 10 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MIT, M.I.T. as a strong choice for economics, placing at #21 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 21 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 22 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 7 of 46 |
Here is each degree level granted in economics at MIT, M.I.T., along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 21 master’s degrees in economics.
MIT, M.I.T. holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MIT, M.I.T. awarded 21 master’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (81%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology conferred 18 doctoral degrees in economics.
MIT, M.I.T. is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
Among recent graduates, 61% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. were White. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MIT, M.I.T. awarded 18 doctoral degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 39% to women and 61% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (39%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at MIT, M.I.T.. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 14 |