Economics at State University of New York at Plattsburgh
If you are interested in studying Economics, consider the program at State University of New York at Plattsburgh. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
State University of New York at Plattsburgh is in Plattsburgh, NY.
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Online Class Availability at State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Many students take online classes at State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Among 4,540 students, 1,019 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,034 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at State University of New York at Plattsburgh
These rankings give you a sense of how State University of New York at Plattsburgh’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this 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 State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Students who complete State University of New York at Plattsburgh’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,250 |
| 2 years | $41,205 |
| 3 years | $55,261 |
| 4 years | $65,176 |
| 5 years | $66,521 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from State University of New York at Plattsburgh report median earnings of $65,176, compared with $54,072 for all State University of New York at Plattsburgh graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from State University of New York at Plattsburgh is $24,693.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at State University of New York at Plattsburgh
This Economics program at State University of New York at Plattsburgh includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at State University of New York at Plattsburgh work across a variety of fields. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.