Economics at University of Pennsylvania
If you are interested in studying economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.UPenn is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and approximately 26,552 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.
UPenn Economics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
- Master’s Degree in Economics
UPenn Economics Rankings
There were 27 students who received their doctoral degrees in economics, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics Student Demographics at UPenn
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Pennsylvania.
UPenn Economics Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in economics.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 3 |
International Students | 21 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Concentrations Within Economics
Economics majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Pennsylvania. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 51 |
Related Majors
Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to University of Pennsylvania 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 PA, the home state for University of Pennsylvania.
Occupation | Jobs in PA | Average Salary in PA |
---|---|---|
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 26,750 | $68,630 |
Managers | 11,060 | $126,290 |
Economics Professors | 710 | $131,060 |
Economists | 610 | $87,630 |
Survey Researchers | 510 | $60,810 |
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 WestCoastivieS under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.