Economics at SUNY at Purchase College
If you are interested in studying Economics, take a look at what SUNY at Purchase College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
SUNY at Purchase College is in Purchase, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at SUNY at Purchase College
Distance learning is available at SUNY at Purchase College. Among 3,333 students, 29 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 765 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at SUNY at Purchase College
Rankings can help you compare SUNY at Purchase College’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 SUNY at Purchase College
Those who finish SUNY at Purchase 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 | $28,093 |
| 2 years | $28,309 |
| 4 years | $68,731 |
| 5 years | $70,695 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from SUNY at Purchase College take home a median $68,731, compared with $35,596 for all SUNY at Purchase College graduates — about 93% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from SUNY at Purchase College stands at $23,250.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at SUNY at Purchase College
The Economics program at SUNY at Purchase College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 7 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at SUNY at Purchase College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.