Economics at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, take a look at what CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is located in New York, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 49 economics degrees were awarded at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
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Online & Distance Learning at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Online coursework is an option at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Of 13,763 students, 2,362 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,014 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Rankings can help you compare CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #5 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #36 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #38 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #73 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #357 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Those who finish CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,380 |
| 2 years | $40,179 |
| 3 years | $47,343 |
| 4 years | $56,879 |
| 5 years | $63,500 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice take home a median $56,879, compared with $57,593 for all CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice stands at $11,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Economics graduates at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, by degree type.
Program-wide, Economics graduates at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice are 35% women (17) and 65% men (32).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Among the 39 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 36% were women (14) and 64% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 74% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Of the 10 master’s economics degrees awarded at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 30% were women (3) and 70% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Economics master’s degree recipients at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 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 John Jay College of Criminal Justice
This Economics program at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 49 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.