Economics at University of Massachusetts-Boston
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is located in Boston, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 82 economics degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Among 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #6 of 21 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #10 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #20 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #43 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #259 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #407 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston
Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,678 |
| 2 years | $44,728 |
| 3 years | $51,049 |
| 4 years | $66,071 |
| 5 years | $73,227 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston take home a median $66,071, compared with $65,575 for all University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston is $26,994.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Economics graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Economics graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are 33% women (27) and 67% men (55).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Among the 73 bachelor’s economics graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 32% were women (23) and 68% were men (50).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 21 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, above the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Of the 9 master’s economics degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, lower than the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Boston
The Economics program at University of Massachusetts-Boston includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 73 |
| Quantitative Economics | 9 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at University of Massachusetts-Boston pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.