Economics at University at Albany
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at University at Albany. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University at Albany is located in Albany, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 212 economics degrees were granted at University at Albany.
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Studying Online at University at Albany
Many students take online classes at University at Albany. Of 17,560 students, 1,941 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,034 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University at Albany
These rankings give you a sense of how University at Albany’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #17 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #31 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #34 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #69 of 85 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #254 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #346 of 466 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #17 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #31 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #34 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #69 of 85 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #254 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #346 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University at Albany
Graduates of University at Albany’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 | $37,378 |
| 2 years | $38,048 |
| 3 years | $51,211 |
| 4 years | $58,487 |
| 5 years | $66,432 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Economics graduates from University at Albany earn a median of $58,487, compared with $64,293 for all University at Albany graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from University at Albany is $24,474.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Economics graduates at University at Albany, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Economics graduates at University at Albany are 32% women (68) and 68% men (144).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at University at Albany
Among the 184 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at University at Albany, 32% were women (58) and 68% were men (126).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Albany.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 63 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 38 |
| Black / African American | 41 |
| Asian | 13 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 17 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 54% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Albany, above the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at University at Albany
Among the 19 master’s economics degrees awarded at University at Albany, 37% were women (7) and 63% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at University at Albany.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 14 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Economics master’s degree recipients at University at Albany, above the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at University at Albany
Of the 7 doctoral economics degrees awarded at University at Albany, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at University at Albany.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University at Albany
The Economics program at University at Albany includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 212 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at University at Albany go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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