by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Hunter ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Hunter was ranked #232 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #22 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hunter College handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 143 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in economics from Hunter. This makes it the #142 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Hunter is $36,329. This is less than $45,868, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Hunter, economics students borrow a median amount of $14,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Hunter College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Hunter. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 economics majors earned their master's degree from Hunter. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 248 |
| Political Science & Government | 105 |
| Urban Studies | 90 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
| Geography & Cartography | 26 |
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