Economics at CUNY Hunter College
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at CUNY Hunter College. Get started with the following essential facts.
CUNY Hunter College is located in New York, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 153 economics degrees were granted at CUNY Hunter College.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY Hunter College
Many students take online classes at CUNY Hunter College. Of 22,538 students, 735 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,220 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at CUNY Hunter College
Rankings can help you compare CUNY Hunter College’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #22 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #51 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #221 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from CUNY Hunter College
Graduates of CUNY Hunter College’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,329 |
| 2 years | $39,523 |
| 3 years | $47,885 |
| 4 years | $64,231 |
| 5 years | $77,945 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn a median of $64,231, compared with $68,281 for all CUNY Hunter College graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from CUNY Hunter College comes in at $14,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Economics graduates at CUNY Hunter College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Economics graduates at CUNY Hunter College are 44% women (67) and 56% men (86).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at CUNY Hunter College
Of the 129 bachelor’s economics graduates at CUNY Hunter College, 43% were women (56) and 57% were men (73).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 28 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 47 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 72% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at CUNY Hunter College
Of the 24 master’s economics degrees awarded at CUNY Hunter College, 46% were women (11) and 54% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Economics master’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College, higher than 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 Hunter College
This Economics program at CUNY Hunter College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 153 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at CUNY Hunter College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Economics graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.