Economics at Barnard College
If you are interested in studying Economics, take a look at what Barnard College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Barnard College sits in New York, NY.
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Studying Online at Barnard College
Online coursework is an option at Barnard College. Among 3,487 students, 218 (6%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Barnard College
Use these rankings to compare Barnard College’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #3 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 85 |
| Best Value | New York | #36 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 466 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #76 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #437 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Barnard College
Students who complete Barnard College’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,217 |
| 2 years | $70,456 |
| 3 years | $87,791 |
| 4 years | $103,309 |
| 5 years | $136,964 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Barnard College report median earnings of $103,309, compared with $80,286 for all Barnard College graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from Barnard College is $16,750.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Barnard College
This Economics program at Barnard College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 93 |
| Other Economics | 9 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at Barnard College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.