by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in economics at U of Michigan. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, U of Michigan among the top schools in the country for economics, ranked #30 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 30 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Michigan | 1 of 10 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 57 |
Here is each degree level offered in economics at U of Michigan, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 731 |
| Master’s | 90 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor awarded 90 master’s degrees in economics.
U of Michigan is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 12 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $72,552 | $75,552 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 49% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at U of Michigan were Non-Resident Alien. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 78 |
| Other Races | 2 |
U of Michigan conferred 64 master’s degrees in applied economics in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (94%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor conferred 17 doctoral degrees in economics.
U of Michigan is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
In the most recent graduating class, 76% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at U of Michigan are White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
U of Michigan granted 17 doctoral degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 24% to women and 76% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (41%).
Undergraduate study is also available at U of Michigan. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 731 |