Quantitative Economics Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Quantitative Economics is offered at 298 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Quantitative Economics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about13% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 65.1% of Quantitative Economics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Quantitative Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 22,727 people 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 | 17,172 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 4,284 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,271 |
Earnings of Quantitative Economics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Quantitative Economics of $74,609 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 56.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,379 |
| Women | 1,819 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Quantitative Economics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 900 | 21.4% |
| Asian | 206 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 162 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 60 | 1.4% |
| Race Unknown | 63 | 1.5% |
| International Students | 2,732 | 65.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 65.1% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Quantitative Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 314 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Quantitative Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Quantitative Economics students seeking a master's degree is University of California-Los Angeles. This school awarded 935 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 793 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 753 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 729 people received their master'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-Berkeley comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Quantitative Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 707 people received their master'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.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 644 master'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-Davis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 487 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to 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 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 458 master'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 is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 451 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 423 people received their master's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 401 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 399 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 363 people received their master's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 362 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 359 master'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.
Utah State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Quantitative Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 324 people received their master's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 323 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 316 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their master'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-San Diego comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 290 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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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