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General Economics Schools in New York

2,948 students earned General Economics degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Economics is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 105 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in New York

General Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,809
Master’s Degree 83
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35
Associate Degree 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In New York, a general economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general economics majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
  • White: 37.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.8%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in New York

There are 19,710 people in the state and 505,930 people in the nation working in general economics jobs.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a general economics grad in the state is $124,160, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Queens College

Queens
389 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,469. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
328 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

In their early career, SUNY Stony Brook grads earn an average salary of $51,975. A typical student attending SUNY Stony Brook will pay a net price of $16,119. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

235 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Binghamton University. 76% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at CCNY. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,330 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Hunter College

New York
123 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at Hunter.

#9

Baruch College

New York
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
19,740 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 42% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
1,833 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,764. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

General Economics Careers in NY

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Economics Professors 19% $110,710
Economists 12% $101,740
Managers 10% $109,910

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general economics.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Quantitative Economics 2,030
Applied Economics 149
Other Economics 68
Development Economics 21

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