Economics at Union College
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at Union College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Union College is located in Schenectady, NY.
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Studying Online at Union College
Union College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Union College
Rankings can help you compare Union College’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #11 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #30 of 85 |
| Best Value | New York | #34 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #71 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #419 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Union College
Those who finish Union 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 | $50,348 |
| 2 years | $58,673 |
| 3 years | $74,456 |
| 4 years | $85,922 |
| 5 years | $113,427 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from Union College report median earnings of $85,922, compared with $71,363 for all Union College graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Union College comes in at $27,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Union College
This Economics program at Union College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 75 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Union College pursue many career paths. 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.