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Major Overview for Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

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Overview for Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

A program that focuses on the systematic study of mathematical and statistical analysis of economic phenomena and problems. Includes instruction in economic statistics, optimization theory, cost/benefit analysis, price theory, economic modeling, and economic forecasting and evaluation.

Careers for Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Majors

A major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

Top 18 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Econometrics and Quantitative Economics among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
36
(3.5%)
Most Selective$1,000
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
16
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$21,354
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
12
(2.3%)
Highly Selective$43,406
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
12
(0.6%)
Minimally Selective$17,916
Wake Forest University
Winston Salem, NC
12
(1.2%)
Highly Selective$44,680
Lafayette College
Easton, PA
11
(2.0%)
Highly Selective$45,038
Brown University
Providence, RI
8
(0.5%)
Most Selective$47,132
Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
8
(1.2%)
Most Selective$47,835
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
7
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$18,030
University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA
6
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$19,386
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.