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Economics Schools in New York

5,245 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Economics is the 13th most popular major in the state.

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

In their early career, NYU grads earn an average salary of $60,407. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 49% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Columbia will pay a net price of $22,823.

#3

Queens College

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending QC will pay a net price of $3,469.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,703. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. 73% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Stony Brook University

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $16,119. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,975 a year.

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

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,355.

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

69% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,773 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Syracuse.

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

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $37,042. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

An average student at Fordham U will pay a net price of $38,147. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. The student loan default rate is 2.80% 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
Survey Researchers 1% $74,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Political Science & Government 3,785
Sociology 2,937
International Relations & Security 1,233
General Social Sciences 1,113
Anthropology 908
Criminology 578
Other Social Sciences 448
Geography & Cartography 365

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