Economics at CUNY City College
If you plan to study Economics, take a look at what CUNY City College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY City College is in New York, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at CUNY City College
Distance learning is available at CUNY City College. Of 15,544 students, 1,013 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,745 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at CUNY City College
Use these rankings to compare CUNY City College’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #4 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #28 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #29 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #60 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #286 of 466 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #4 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #28 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #29 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #60 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #286 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from CUNY City College
Graduates of CUNY City College’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,302 |
| 2 years | $36,310 |
| 3 years | $45,114 |
| 4 years | $50,594 |
| 5 years | $65,099 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from CUNY City College report median earnings of $50,594, compared with $61,249 for all CUNY City College graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from CUNY City College comes in at $7,300.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at CUNY City College
This Economics program at CUNY City College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 117 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at CUNY City College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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.