by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for economics majors, Columbia came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 282 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 338 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 131 students received their master’s degree in economics from Columbia. This makes it the #5 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 26 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,902 a year. This is higher than $45,868, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Columbia, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Columbia is $855 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 282 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Columbia. About 35% of these graduates were women and the other 65% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 97 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Of the 131 students who earned a master's degree in Economics from Columbia in 2020-2021, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 104 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 296 |
| Other Social Sciences | 206 |
| International Relations & National Security | 156 |
| Anthropology | 79 |
| Sociology | 79 |
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