Economics at The New School
If you are interested in studying Economics, consider the program at The New School. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The New School sits in New York, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 52 economics degrees were awarded at The New School.
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Studying Online at The New School
Online coursework is an option at The New School. Of 9,068 students, 205 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,454 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at The New School
Rankings can help you compare The New School’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #31 of 40 |
| Best Value | New York | #39 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #63 of 85 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #84 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #296 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #463 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #31 of 40 |
| Best Value | New York | #39 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #63 of 85 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #84 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #296 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #463 of 463 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Economics graduates at The New School, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Economics graduates at The New School are 52% women (27) and 48% men (25).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at The New School
Among the 10 bachelor’s economics graduates at The New School, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at The New School.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at The New School, above the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at The New School
Of the 32 master’s economics degrees awarded at The New School, 47% were women (15) and 53% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at The New School.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Economics master’s degree recipients at The New School, higher than the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at The New School
Among the 10 doctoral economics degrees awarded at The New School, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at The New School.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 10% of Economics doctoral degree recipients at The New School, lower than the national average of 11%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at The New School
This Economics program at The New School offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 10 |
| Quantitative Economics | 42 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at The New School go on to a range of careers. 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.