by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 324 U.S. colleges awarded 25,410 degrees and certificates in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 78% of graduates. College Factual ranks 214 schools in its 2027 Best Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $56,341 one year after completing, rising to $87,817 after four years.
Studying Econometrics & Quantitative Economics covers Econometrics And Quantitative Economics. A Program That Focuses On The Systematic Study Of Mathematical And Statistical Analysis Of Economic Phenomena And Problems. Includes Instruction In Economic Statistics, Optimization Theory, Cost/benefit Analysis, Price Theory, Economic Modeling, And Economic Forecasting And Evaluation. Examples: [Cost Analysis], [Economic Forecasting].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, econometrics & quantitative economics is a popular field of study, with 25,410 degrees awarded annually. 324 colleges award econometrics & quantitative economics degrees, an average of 78 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 968.
By level, the 25,410 awards include 19,769 bachelor’s degrees, 4,368 master’s degrees and 1,273 doctorates.
Women earned 38% of econometrics & quantitative economics degrees and certificates in the latest year (9,685 of 25,410). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (8,818) and Asian (3,709), and international students earned 8,058.
College Factual ranks 214 schools in its 2027 Best Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Schools ranking, including 190 for bachelor’s degrees, 100 for master’s degrees and 52 for doctorates. It also ranks econometrics & quantitative economics schools within 44 states. In all, 324 colleges offer econometrics & quantitative economics programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common econometrics & quantitative economics credential is the bachelor’s degree: 19,769 of the 25,410 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to econometrics & quantitative economics call most for Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Active Listening, and for knowledge of English Language, Mathematics and Computers and Electronics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an econometrics & quantitative economics degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 19,769 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 4,368 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 1,273 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to econometrics & quantitative economics, at 43.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 43.5% |
| Doctoral degree | 22.4% |
| Master’s degree | 18.3% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.8% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 2.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.3% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.3% |
| Some college courses | 2.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.5% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
16 occupations are related to Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, with an average median salary of $107,600; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Data Analyst, College Professor, Economic Adjunct Instructor and Macroeconomics Professor.
The occupation related to econometrics & quantitative economics with the most projected jobs is Economics Teachers, Postsecondary, at 830,747.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 830,747 | 2.9% |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 585,851 | 1.3% |
| Data Scientists | 507,848 | 8.1% |
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Statisticians | 307,132 | 6.6% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 300,656 | -0.9% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics graduates earn a median $56,341 one year after completing their program, $87,817 after four years and $88,018 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,341 |
| 4 years | $87,817 |
| 5 years | $88,018 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to econometrics & quantitative economics is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics has 5 similar majors in the Social Sciences field, which together award 22,786 degrees a year; the largest are Economics, General (21,619), Development Economics and International Development (410) and Applied Economics (400). Browse all Social Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics, General | 21,619 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 410 |
| Applied Economics | 400 |
| International Economics | 206 |
| Economics, Other | 151 |
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