by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in economics at Princeton University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Princeton University as a strong choice for economics, ranked #8 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 8 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in New Jersey | 1 of 11 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 of 86 |
Here is each degree level granted in economics at Princeton University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 124 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Princeton University handed out 21 master’s degrees in economics.
Princeton University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 14 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at Princeton University are Non-Resident Alien. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Princeton University conferred 21 master’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (76%).
During the most recent reporting year, Princeton University conferred 19 doctoral degrees in economics.
Princeton University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 1 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
Among recent graduates, 74% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Princeton University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Princeton University granted 19 doctoral degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 26% to women and 74% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (74%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Princeton University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 124 |