### SUMMARY

 Majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is a valuable choice and ordinarily a necessary first step for pupils choosing to enter a career as a budget analyst, an econometrist, or an external auditor. Interestingly, econometrics and quantitative economics is of average popularity ranking as the 55th most popular area of study. Last year alone, there were 9,050 econometrics and quantitative economics degrees conferred. In-state tuition for econometrics and quantitative economics at private schools is, on average, 4.5 times more pricey than their public rivals.

 With just 104 colleges having programs for econometrics and quantitative economics you may have a more finite list of the institutions you can choose from. If you're hoping to immerse yourself with other econometrics and quantitative economics students, consider universities in California which have more students admitted to econometrics and quantitative economics than any other state. Zooming out, the best region to pursue econometrics and quantitative economics is in the New England region with [Boston College](/colleges/boston-college), [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university), and [Northeastern University](/colleges/northeastern-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection of the best conference to major in econometrics and quantitative economics is the Ivy League with [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university), [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york), and [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university) representing the conference. That being said, our choice for the best school for econometrics and quantitative economics is [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology). You may also want to check out our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The best school does not have to be the 'best' school for you. There might be tons of factors to consider when selecting institution. Things like campus amenities, transportation services, and food would definitely impact your thoughts of where to go to school. At Authority, we've evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which econometrics and quantitative economics school is home to the best campus, the winner is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). If you are very interested in which college has the finest campus, we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, student reviews, professor reviews, and more to compare every major in the United States in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our comprehensive list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and our selection for the school with the best student life for econometrics and quantitative economics is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). Curious why? Continue reading to learn more about our top selections. Some of our picks just might surprise you.

 If price is a major influence in your decisions, you might be cautious about [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york). [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york)&nbspappears to be our most expensive school for econometrics and quantitative economics, at least for out of state enrollment. We have a list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that could put the price tag at [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you could care to know that econometrics and quantitative economics is the 4th most expensive program in the United States, with an average associated cost of $55,000. On a broader scale, the most costly state for econometrics and quantitative economics nationally is District of Columbia demonstrated with a cost of $54,453 at George Washington University. To zoom out even further, the most costly region of the U.S. for econometrics and quantitative economics is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Amherst College](/colleges/amherst-college) with a cost of $57,640, [Tufts University](/colleges/tufts-university) with a cost of $57,324, and [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university) with a cost of $57,112.

 Our cheapest region for econometrics and quantitative economics is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus](/colleges/university-of-colorado-denver-anschutz-medical-campus) with a cost of $24,408, [University of Utah](/colleges/university-of-utah) with a cost of $26,017, and [University of Wyoming](/colleges/university-of-wyoming) with a cost of $13,392. On the bright side, the most affordable school for econometrics and quantitative economics is [University of California-Santa Barbara](/colleges/university-of-california-santa-barbara). Our entire list of the most affordable colleges can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can anticipate paying in the neighborhood of $12,100 for a degree in econometrics and quantitative economics. That cost balloons dramatically to a median of $31,800 for the out-of-state public-school undergrad. Our pick for the university representing the best value for econometrics and quantitative economics: [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology). Here you will see our comprehensive list of the colleges we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. That being said, this discussion is predicated on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when it comes to in-state tuition, as such, we are using out-of-state tuition as the baseline.

 Earnings for econometrics and quantitative economics majors differ widely, but two years after completing the major graduates will typically earn around $55,000. There can be much variation in earnings potential; highest paid earners can rake in up to $124,200. Even straight out of university, the lowest end positions within the econometrics and quantitative economics field earn $24,000, which isn't that bad. The top earning grads from econometrics and quantitative economics graduated from [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology)&nbspand if you are looking for universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The general diversity of econometrics and quantitative economics sits very high, being within the 99th percentile of all programs. The college with the most composite diversity for econometrics and quantitative economics is [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the colleges which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Econometrics and Quantitative Economics major is only within the 19th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is actually greater, ranking in the 93rd percentile. Students who are not latino, asian, white, or black make up the largest proportion at 37% of those studying econometrics and quantitative economics. Additionally, 61% of students pursuing an econometrics and quantitative economics major are men.

 We have insufficient professors data for econometrics and quantitative economics to make the conclusions we normally would have made in this sentence. If we incorporate data beyond just rankings we find that the university with comprehensively the best instructors for econometrics and quantitative economics is [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology). You will find an explanation of our evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as many of the finest examples of professors in the country.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for econometrics and quantitative economics is [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we do have a general list of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we hope you understand that looking at the higher education world from context primarily built on superlatives might create issues. We hope you explore our other pages on different topics and read some of our helpful background 'blog posts' on important details to look out for as your university search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 Econometrics and quantitative economics is the 55th most popular degree in America, with 9,050 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #56 [Anthropology](/rankings/best-colleges-for-anthropology), and narrowly lost to #54 [Information Science](/rankings/best-colleges-for-information-science).

 The degree is offered at a total of 104 colleges across the nation, and is the 156th most widely offered degree. Given that econometrics and quantitative economics is offered at 53% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America, you can be sure this is a critical degree and the skillsets acquired are likely to last for a long time.

 It is also worth noting that close to 2/5ths of colleges offering econometrics and quantitative economics are public making it a relatively inaccessible field.

 The new england produces the most econometrics and quantitative economics graduates, largely led by [Boston College](/colleges/boston-college), while it’s the Ivy League that leads conference totals. As far as states, California ranks highest, with particular help from [University of California-Berkeley](/colleges/university-of-california-berkeley) and [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more econometrics and quantitative economics graduates than [California Institute of Technology](/colleges/california-institute-of-technology), which graduated 582 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study econometrics and quantitative economics). More students studied econometrics and quantitative economics as a percentage of total students at [Claremont McKenna College](/colleges/claremont-mckenna-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Econometrics and quantitative economics is the 4th most expensive degree in the US, with a median cost of $55,040 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #5, [American Studies](rankings/best-colleges-for-american-studies), with a median cost of $54,958).

 New England has the most expensive schools with top of the line econometrics and quantitative economics programs led by [Amherst College](/colleges/amherst-college) with an annual cost of $57,640. The most expensive state for econometrics and quantitative economics is District of Columbia led by [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university).

 Public schools with solid programs typically charge 77.9% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 41.95% less than the median private school. So be sure to check out public shools in your state as soon as possible.

 The most expensive option in the top 25 is [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york), which is the 3rd most expensive college in the nation. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [CUNY Queens College](/colleges/cuny-queens-college). It costs just $14,880 per year but is ranked 79th for its econometrics and quantitative economics program. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable college, [University of California-San Diego](/colleges/university-of-california-san-diego)  might be right for you, ranked #20 with an in-state cost of just $11,442. Another more affordable choice would be #25, [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis) in Yolo County, CA with a cost of $11,442 for in-state students and $41,196 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Going to college is a massive investment for most undergraduates. It's critical to have confidence you justify your spend. We aim for the following career and earnings info to guide you in deciding your major at college.

 In their first year out of school, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics students take in $52,310 a year on average (top 18%). Later on in their work lives, they can earn as much as $124,230 per annum to as little as $24,004, but average close to $54,974. Just so you know, that's 42% north of the national average.

 The most common work position for an Econometrics and Quantitative Economics graduate is Analyst, which usually make approximately $54,000; next are Account Executive and Consultant, which predominantly earn close to $36,000 and $56,000 respectively.

 The most well paid region for Econometrics and Quantitative Economics graduates is New England. The highest grossing state for Econometrics and Quantitative Economics alumni is ME. The highest earning conference for Econometrics and Quantitative Economics graduates is Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.



### STUDENTS

 College can be a very constructive time in one's life; it is a time for individual progress and expansion. Pupils continue to ascertain who they can be and forge the requisite skills to be a halcyon adult. But growth is more than what one learns in the classroom - the campus dialogue, the wild anecdote learned from an old professor, the exposure to a different stance on an issue. As such, a diverse student experience greatly improves what one gains from the time in university.

 Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is a more popular major for students of color than white students. 37% of the US' Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors are students of other races\*\*, followed by white students (35%), asian students (18%), and latino students (7%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Carnegie Mellon University](/colleges/carnegie-mellon-university) located in Pittsburgh, PA.

 In addition, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics significatly skews male, with 61% of students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics identifying as men. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Bucknell University](/colleges/bucknell-university) in Lewisburg, PA.

 Another critical type of diversity is class diversity. Unfortunately, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics ranks in the bottom 20% of majors wealth diversity. 33% of its majors come from households that take home over $110,000 a year, 15% are from homes bringing in between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 24% grew up in homes who bring in less than $30,000 a year. [University of Utah](/colleges/university-of-utah) is the most financially diverse school in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall NY is the most diverse state for Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The Mid East is the most diverse region, and the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 18%
* Black: 3%
* Latino: 7%
* White: 35%
* Other: 37%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 61%
* Female: 39%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 24%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 15%
* 75k - 110k: 14%
* Over 110k: 33%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 50%
* Out of State: 38%
* International: 12%


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