Economics at CUNY Queens College
If you plan to study Economics, take a look at what CUNY Queens College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
CUNY Queens College is located in Queens, NY.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY Queens College
Online coursework is an option at CUNY Queens College. Among 15,965 students, 926 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,592 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at CUNY Queens College
Rankings can help you compare CUNY Queens College’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #7 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #30 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #30 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #62 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #291 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from CUNY Queens College
Those who finish CUNY Queens 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 | $40,122 |
| 2 years | $34,505 |
| 3 years | $43,678 |
| 4 years | $55,050 |
| 5 years | $64,765 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from CUNY Queens College report median earnings of $55,050, compared with $60,081 for all CUNY Queens College graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from CUNY Queens College stands at $9,500.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at CUNY Queens College
The Economics program at CUNY Queens College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 196 |
| Quantitative Economics | 3 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at CUNY Queens College work across a variety of fields. Below 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.