2023 Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in New York
Finding the Best Economics Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 5,245 degrees and certificates were awarded to economics students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #13 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in New York to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in New York
The following schools top our list of the Best Economics Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Economics Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Teachers College at Columbia University to be the best school for economics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in New York. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The Graduate Center, CUNY is a great place for economics students working on their master’s degree. The Graduate Center is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of New York.
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Out of the 18 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Columbia University in the City of New York. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Rochester. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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New York University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree economics programs. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
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Binghamton University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the midsize suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Syracuse University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree economics programs. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse.
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Fordham University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree economics programs. Fordham U is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx.
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University at Buffalo came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public college with a very large student population.
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Request InformationBest 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 | 1,617 |
| New Jersey | 843 |
| District of Columbia | 739 |
| Delaware | 173 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Economics
One of 12 majors within the area of study, economics has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Economics
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 18 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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