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General Economics in New York

General Economics Schools in New York

2,014 General Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, General Economics is the 17th most popular major in the state.

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 1,886
Master’s Degree 101
Associate Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

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: 18.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%
  • White: 33.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.9%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in New York

19,710 people in the state and 505,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general economics.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in New York

General 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 general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Queens College

Queens
389 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at QC. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,921.

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#2

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
328 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

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235 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $21,594. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,889. 79% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

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146 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $19,592. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

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143 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $41,004. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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#8

Hunter College

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. This public school has an average net price of $3,296. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#9

Baruch College

New York
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
19,740 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,644.

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94 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,833 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,256. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at The Colleges.

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General Economics Careers in NY

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
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 2,059
Applied Economics 149
Other Economics 68
Development Economics 21

View all majors related to General Economics

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