Below are the key facts about graduate study in economics at Yale University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Yale University among the top schools in the country for economics, placing at #11 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 11 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Connecticut | 1 of 10 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 46 |
Here is each degree level granted in economics at Yale University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 212 |
| Master’s | 63 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Yale University conferred 63 master’s degrees in economics.
Yale University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 9 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,044 | $74,044 |
| Fees | $2,325 | $2,325 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at Yale University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 49 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Yale University granted 63 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (78%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Yale University handed out 20 doctoral degrees in economics.
Yale University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 1 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at Yale University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Yale University granted 20 doctoral completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (85%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Yale University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 212 |