Economics at Marist University
If you plan to study Economics, consider the program at Marist University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Marist University sits in Poughkeepsie, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Marist University
Many students take online classes at Marist University. Of 6,356 students, 493 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,799 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Marist University
These rankings give you a sense of how Marist University’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #None of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #None of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 466 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #None of 84 |
| Best Value | New York | #None of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Marist University
Students who complete Marist University’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 | $61,215 |
| 2 years | $57,318 |
| 4 years | $84,203 |
| 5 years | $117,164 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from Marist University earn a median of $84,203, compared with $73,700 for all Marist University graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Marist University comes in at $26,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Marist University
The Economics program at Marist University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Marist University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Economics graduates, 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.