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Quantitative Economics Master’s Degrees

A master’s degree in Quantitative Economics is offered at 298 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Quantitative Economics.

Education Levels of Quantitative Economics Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 22,727 people earned theirQuantitative Economics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Quantitative Economics at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 17,172
Master’s Degree (this page) 4,284
Doctor’s Degree 1,271

Earnings of Quantitative Economics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Quantitative Economics of $74,609 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $56,270
4 years $74,609
5 years $87,950

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for Quantitative Economics majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.

There are 314 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Quantitative Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:

University of California-Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 935 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

University of Chicago is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 793 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#3

New York University

New York, NY

New York University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 753 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Quantitative Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 729 people received their master's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 707 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#6

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 644 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 487 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Quantitative Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 458 people received their master's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#9

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 451 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Harvard University is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 423 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Northwestern University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Quantitative Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their master's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#12

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 399 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Southern California comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Quantitative Economics. This school awarded 363 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Quantitative Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people received their master's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 359 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Utah State University

Logan, UT

Utah State University is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 324 people received their master's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their master's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 316 people received their master's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Quantitative Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Yale University is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their master's degree in Quantitative Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Quantitative Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 290 master's degrees in Quantitative Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to Quantitative Economics that also offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Economics, General 21,627
Development Economics and International Development 375
Applied Economics 368
International Economics 281
Economics, Other 250

References

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