by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in economics at MSU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU as a strong choice for economics, placing at #114 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 114 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Michigan | 2 of 10 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 57 |
Here is each degree level offered in economics at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 249 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University awarded 14 master’s degrees in economics.
MSU is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 63 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,682 | $47,424 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 71% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU awarded 14 master’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University awarded 24 doctoral degrees in economics.
MSU ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
Among recent graduates, 54% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at MSU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 4 |
MSU granted 24 doctoral degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 46% to women and 54% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (46%).
Undergraduate study is also available at MSU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 249 |