Quantitative Economics Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 298 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Quantitative Economics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 23.7% of Quantitative Economics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Quantitative Economics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 22,727 students earned theirQuantitative Economics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Quantitative Economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 17,172 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,284 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,271 |
Earnings of Quantitative Economics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Quantitative Economics of $74,609 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,270 |
| 4 years | $74,609 |
| 5 years | $87,950 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Quantitative Economics majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Quantitative Economics. About 62.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10,800 |
| Women | 6,372 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Quantitative Economics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,549 | 38.1% |
| Asian | 3,082 | 17.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,564 | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 556 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 724 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 597 | 3.5% |
| International Students | 4,067 | 23.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 23.7% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Quantitative Economics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 314 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Quantitative Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 935 people received their bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 793 people received their bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 753 bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 729 bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 707 bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 644 bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 487 bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 458 bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 451 people received their bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 423 bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 401 bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 399 people received their bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 363 bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 362 bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 359 people received their bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 324 people received their bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 323 bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 316 people received their bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 295 bachelor's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 290 people received their bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Quantitative Economics that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics, General | 21,627 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 375 |
| Applied Economics | 368 |
| International Economics | 281 |
| Economics, Other | 250 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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