Economics at CUNY Brooklyn College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, consider the program at CUNY Brooklyn College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
CUNY Brooklyn College sits in Brooklyn, NY.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY Brooklyn College
Online coursework is an option at CUNY Brooklyn College. Among 14,390 students, 2,086 (14%) studied exclusively online and 6,308 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at CUNY Brooklyn College
Rankings can help you compare CUNY Brooklyn College’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 84 |
| Best Value | New York | #2 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #12 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #19 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #46 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #206 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College
Students who complete CUNY Brooklyn College’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $17,854 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 4 years | $42,320 |
| 5 years | $85,120 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College report median earnings of $42,320, compared with $59,504 for all CUNY Brooklyn College graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at CUNY Brooklyn College
This Economics program at CUNY Brooklyn College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 17 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at CUNY Brooklyn College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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
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