by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in economics at Vanderbilt University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Vanderbilt University as a strong choice for economics, placing at #1 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 1 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 5 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in economics at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 285 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Vanderbilt University handed out 20 master’s degrees in economics.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 6 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $73,148 | $73,148 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were Non-Resident Alien. About 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Vanderbilt University granted 20 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (90%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Vanderbilt University awarded 13 doctoral degrees in economics.
Vanderbilt University is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 69% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were Non-Resident Alien. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Vanderbilt University granted 11 doctoral completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (55%).
Vanderbilt University granted 2 doctoral completions in applied economics recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Vanderbilt University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 285 |