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Economics Schools in New York

In <nil>, 5,181 students earned their Economics degrees in NY.

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 4,486
Master’s Degree 499
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 144
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 144
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 144
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35
Associate Degree 17

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: 17.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.6%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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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
58,226 Total Students

An average student at NYU will pay a net price of $39,565. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 99% of the teachers are full time.

439 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
33,776 Total Students

58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Queens College

Queens
394 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,772 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. 41% of the teachers are full time.

386 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
18,055 Total Students

76% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,307.

#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
328 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,608 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,357. In their early career, SUNY Stony Brook grads earn an average salary of $57,129.

309 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
17,075 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,029 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending UAlbany will pay a net price of $17,568. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

259 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,772 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $32,516. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average.

237 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
25,582 Total Students

In their early career, Cornell grads earn an average salary of $85,814. An average student at Cornell will pay a net price of $29,011. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Cornell.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,986 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,332 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,344. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at University at Buffalo.

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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