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Economics at Princeton University

Economics at Princeton University

If you are interested in studying Economics, take a look at what Princeton University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Princeton University is located in Princeton, NJ.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 164 economics degrees were granted at Princeton University.

Online Class Availability at Princeton University

Princeton University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Economics Rankings at Princeton University

These rankings give you a sense of how Princeton University’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #1 of 85
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #1 of 11
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #1 of 84
Best Value New Jersey #1 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #6 of 466
Best Value Nationwide #6 of 463

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #1 of 85
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #1 of 11
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #1 of 84
Best Value New Jersey #1 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #6 of 466
Best Value Nationwide #6 of 463

Earnings for Economics Graduates from Princeton University

Those who finish Princeton University’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Economics at Princeton University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $81,961
2 years $103,078

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Economics graduates from Princeton University comes in at $11,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Economics graduates at Princeton University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Economics graduates at Princeton University are 37% women (60) and 63% men (104).

Economics Bachelor’s Program at Princeton University

Among the 124 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at Princeton University, 38% were women (47) and 62% were men (77).

Princeton University gender breakdown of Economics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Princeton University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 42
Hispanic / Latino 12
Black / African American 9
Asian 34
Two or More Races 6
International (Nonresident) 21
Racial-ethnic diversity of Economics majors at Princeton University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 49% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Princeton University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Economics Master’s Program at Princeton University

Among the 21 master’s economics graduates at Princeton University, 38% were women (8) and 62% were men (13).

Princeton University gender breakdown of Economics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at Princeton University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Asian 4
International (Nonresident) 16
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Economics majors at Princeton University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Economics master’s degree recipients at Princeton University, higher than the national average of 14%.*

Economics Doctoral Program at Princeton University

Among the 19 doctoral economics degrees awarded at Princeton University, 26% were women (5) and 74% were men (14).

Princeton University gender breakdown of Economics Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at Princeton University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Asian 2
International (Nonresident) 14
Racial-ethnic diversity of Economics majors at Princeton University

Minority students account for 11% of Economics doctoral degree recipients at Princeton University, lower than the national average of 11%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Economics Concentrations at Princeton University

The Economics program at Princeton University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Quantitative Economics 164

Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates

Students who finish Economics program at Princeton University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Economics graduates, 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
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Biostatisticians $121,594
Compliance Managers $117,178
Survey Researchers $108,538
Data Scientists $106,295

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