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Economics Schools in New York

5,245 students earned Economics degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Economics is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 29 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,539
Master’s Degree 517
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 139
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 139
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 139
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32
Associate Degree 18

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 15.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 33.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.2%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in New York

83,230 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in New York

Economics grads earn an average of $124,160 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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

548 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,407 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

439 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $79,434 after graduation. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Queens College

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

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,469. 91% of students get financical aid.

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

73% of the teachers are full time. 76% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Stony Brook University

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

76% of students get financical aid. In their early career, SUNY Stony Brook grads earn an average salary of $51,975. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

309 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Syracuse. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 69% of the teachers are full time.

237 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Cornell. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid.

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

Graduates earn an average $51,240 after graduation. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 86% of students get financical aid.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $38,147.

Economics Careers in NY

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 26% $71,460
Economics Professors 19% $110,710
Economists 12% $101,740
Managers 10% $109,910

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