by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in economics at WashU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WashU as a strong choice for economics, ranked #17 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 17 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Missouri | 1 of 9 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in economics at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 110 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis handed out 29 master’s degrees in economics.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 15 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,008 | $70,008 |
| Fees | $646 | $646 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at WashU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WashU conferred 29 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (90%).
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 9 doctoral degrees in economics.
WashU has not been ranked for economics at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 89% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at WashU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WashU awarded 9 doctoral completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 11% to women and 89% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (89%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WashU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 110 |