Quantitative Economics at Boston University
If you are interested in studying Quantitative Economics, you may want to check out the program at Boston University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Boston University is located in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 121 quantitative economics degrees were granted at Boston University.
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Online Class Availability at Boston University
Many students take online classes at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Quantitative Economics graduates at Boston University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Quantitative Economics graduates at Boston University are 50% women (60) and 50% men (61).
Quantitative Economics Master’s Program at Boston University
Of the 102 master’s quantitative economics graduates at Boston University, 52% were women (53) and 48% were men (49).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Quantitative Economics master’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 74 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 10% of Quantitative Economics master’s degree recipients at Boston University, below the national average of 12%.*
Quantitative Economics Doctoral Program at Boston University
Of the 19 doctoral quantitative economics degrees awarded at Boston University, 37% were women (7) and 63% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Quantitative Economics doctoral degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 17 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Quantitative Economics Graduates
Students who finish Quantitative Economics program at Boston University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Quantitative Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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