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Quantitative Economics Schools in Massachusetts

2,139 Econometrics and Quantitative Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Quantitative Economics is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 85 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Quantitative Economics Majors in Massachusetts

Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,544
Master’s Degree 494
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 100
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 100
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 100
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a econometrics and quantitative economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of econometrics and quantitative economics majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 35.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 36.5%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Quantitative Economics Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 10,680 people employed in jobs related to an econometrics and quantitative economics degree, compared to 494,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Quantitative Economics Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, econometrics and quantitative economics grads earn an average of $125,120. Nationwide, they make an average of $116,020.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer econometrics and quantitative economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
430 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge
267 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 87% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

262 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%.

#4

Tufts University

Medford
234 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

44% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $54,590 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

215 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,714. Graduates earn an average $65,632 after graduation.

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at UMass Amherst. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,450 a year.

#8

Williams College

Williamstown
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,987 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 62% of students get financical aid.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $112,623 a year.

#10

Wellesley College

Wellesley
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

Quantitative Economics Careers in MA

Some of the careers econometrics and quantitative economics majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Economics Professors 14% $110,630
Managers 7% $120,100

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to econometrics and quantitative economics.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
General Economics 1,173
Development Economics 77
Applied Economics 7
International Economics 2

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