Economics at University of Pennsylvania
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, take a look at what University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Pennsylvania is in Philadelphia, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 263 economics graduations were recorded at University of Pennsylvania.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Pennsylvania
Online coursework is an option at University of Pennsylvania. Of 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of Pennsylvania
Use these rankings to compare University of Pennsylvania’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 85 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #12 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 466 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #56 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #382 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 85 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #12 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 466 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #56 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #382 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Pennsylvania
Graduates of University of Pennsylvania’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,198 |
| 2 years | $77,087 |
| 3 years | $94,172 |
| 4 years | $125,816 |
| 5 years | $152,236 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from University of Pennsylvania take home a median $125,816, compared with $151,398 for all University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from University of Pennsylvania is $14,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Economics graduates at University of Pennsylvania, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Economics graduates at University of Pennsylvania are 37% women (98) and 63% men (165).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Pennsylvania
Of the 206 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at University of Pennsylvania, 37% were women (76) and 63% were men (130).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 65 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 57 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 46 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 44% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at University of Pennsylvania
Among the 34 master’s economics graduates at University of Pennsylvania, 50% were women (17) and 50% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 24% of Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, higher than the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at University of Pennsylvania
Among the 22 doctoral economics degrees awarded at University of Pennsylvania, 18% were women (4) and 82% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 17 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Economics doctoral degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, below 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 University of Pennsylvania
This Economics program at University of Pennsylvania offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 2 |
| Quantitative Economics | 261 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at University of Pennsylvania work across a variety of fields. Below 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 |
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
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