by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in economics at UMass Amherst. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 10 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMass Amherst among the top schools in the country for economics, placing at #116 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 116 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Massachusetts | 13 of 22 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 24 of 46 |
The following degree levels are available for economics at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 413 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 19 master’s degrees in economics.
UMass Amherst ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the master’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 7 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 10 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 57 |
In the most recent graduating class, 58% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMass Amherst awarded 1 master’s degree in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 8 doctoral degrees in economics.
UMass Amherst is not currently ranked for economics at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMass Amherst awarded 2 doctoral completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 413 |
| Certificate Degrees in Economics | 2 |