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2023 Best Economics Schools in New York

55 Colleges
$47,319 Avg Salary
$19,846 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Economics School for You

Economics is one of the most popular subjects to study in New York. With 5,213 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Best Economics Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 55 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best programs for business students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Economics Schools in New York

Check out the economics programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Economics Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Teachers College at Columbia University the best school in New York for economics students. Teachers College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

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The excellent programs at The Graduate Center, CUNY helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in New York. Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Economics at The Graduate Center, CUNY Report

#3

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

The excellent programs at Cornell University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in New York. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Economics majors at Cornell take out an average of $15,000 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $654, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Economics at Cornell University Report

#4

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY

Out of the 55 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Colgate University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Hamilton, Colgate is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from Colgate carry an average student debtload of $17,500.

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#5

Barnard College

New York, NY

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Barnard College is a great place for economics students. Barnard is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

Economics majors at Barnard take out an average of $16,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#6

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for economics students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Vassar is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Vassar take out is $19,000.

Full Economics at Vassar College Report

#7

Hamilton College

Clinton, NY

Hamilton College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Economics Schools in New York ranking. Hamilton is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Hamilton take out is $17,500.

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#8

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

With a ranking of #8, University of Rochester did quite well on this year’s best schools for economics students. University of Rochester is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from University of Rochester carry an average student debtload of $19,946. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $334.

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Columbia University in the City of New York ranked #9 on this year’s Best Economics Schools in New York list. Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Columbia take out is $25,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $855.

Full Economics at Columbia University in the City of New York Report

Hobart and William Smith Colleges landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best economics programs. The Colleges is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Geneva.

Economics majors at The Colleges take out an average of $26,967 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Economics at Hobart and William Smith Colleges Report

Best Economics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Economics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 2,416
Maryland 1,613
New Jersey 843
District of Columbia 737
Delaware 173

Economics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Economics 25,066
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics 21,078
Applied Economics 550
Development Economics & International Development 535
International Economics 305
Other Economics 275

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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