Economics at Yale University
If you are interested in studying Economics, take a look at what Yale University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Yale University is in New Haven, CT.
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Studying Online at Yale University
Online coursework is an option at Yale University. Among 15,564 students, 38 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 387 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Yale University
Use these rankings to compare Yale University’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 466 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #22 of 45 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #348 of 463 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 466 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #22 of 45 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #348 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 466 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #22 of 45 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #348 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Yale University
Those who finish Yale University’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 | $87,166 |
| 2 years | $86,621 |
| 3 years | $91,001 |
| 4 years | $125,006 |
| 5 years | $131,171 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Yale University report median earnings of $125,006, compared with $119,690 for all Yale University graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Yale University comes in at $13,250.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Yale University
The Economics program at Yale University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 295 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Yale University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
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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