by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in economics at Northwestern University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 18 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northwestern University highly for economics, placing at #6 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 6 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Illinois | 2 of 14 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 57 |
The following degree levels are available for economics at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 304 |
| Master’s | 69 |
| Doctoral | 31 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 69 master’s degrees in economics.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 46% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 99% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 68 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwestern University granted 69 master’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (99%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University awarded 31 doctoral degrees in economics.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 71% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwestern University granted 31 doctoral completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 29% to women and 71% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (84%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northwestern University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 304 |