Economics at CUNY City College
If you plan to study Economics, take a look at what CUNY City College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY City College is in New York, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 117 economics degrees were granted at CUNY City College.
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Online & Distance Learning at CUNY City College
Distance learning is available at CUNY City College. Of 15,544 students, 1,013 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,745 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at CUNY City College
Use these rankings to compare CUNY City College’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #4 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #28 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #29 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #60 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #286 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from CUNY City College
Graduates of CUNY City College’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,302 |
| 2 years | $36,310 |
| 3 years | $45,114 |
| 4 years | $50,594 |
| 5 years | $65,099 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from CUNY City College report median earnings of $50,594, compared with $61,249 for all CUNY City College graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from CUNY City College comes in at $7,300.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Economics graduates at CUNY City College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Economics graduates at CUNY City College are 38% women (44) and 62% men (73).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at CUNY City College
Among the 101 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at CUNY City College, 37% were women (37) and 63% were men (64).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY City College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 36 |
| Black / African American | 23 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 84% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY City College, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at CUNY City College
Among the 16 master’s economics graduates at CUNY City College, 44% were women (7) and 56% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at CUNY City College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 50% of Economics master’s degree recipients at CUNY City College, above the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at CUNY City College
This Economics program at CUNY City College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 117 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at CUNY City College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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