by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in economics at Stanford University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 9 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Stanford University highly for economics, coming in at #24 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 24 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in California | 3 of 114 |
The following degree levels are granted in economics at Stanford University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 117 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 28 |
During the most recent reporting year, Stanford University conferred 11 master’s degrees in economics.
Stanford University ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in California | 4 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 4 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 21 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,475 | $74,475 |
| Fees | $783 | $783 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at Stanford University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Stanford University awarded 11 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (73%).
During the most recent reporting year, Stanford University conferred 28 doctoral degrees in economics.
Stanford University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 3 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 3 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Stanford University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Stanford University conferred 28 doctoral completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (68%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Stanford University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 117 |