Economics at Harvard University
What traits are you looking for in a economics school? To help you decide if Harvard University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's economics program.Harvard is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and approximately 30,391 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Economics section at the bottom of this page.
Harvard Economics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
- Master’s Degree in Economics
Harvard Economics Rankings
There were 43 students who received their doctoral degrees in economics, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics Student Demographics at Harvard
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Harvard University.
Harvard Economics Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in economics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 87 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within Economics
The following economics concentations are available at Harvard University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Harvard University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 113 |
Related Majors
- General Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Political Science & Government
- International Relations & National Security
Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to Harvard University that might interest you.
If you're the kind of person who enjoys working with numbers and solving tough problems, a graduate degree in economics may be for you.
Careers That Economics Grads May Go Into
A degree in economics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for Harvard University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 20,070 | $74,510 |
| Managers | 8,660 | $131,450 |
| Economists | 1,150 | $117,680 |
| Economics Professors | 870 | $125,120 |
| Survey Researchers | 730 | $64,950 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Elisa.rolle under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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