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 #284 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #27 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 95 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 103 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 279 |
| Best Economics Schools | 284 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hunter College handed out 144 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $34,580. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Hunter was $620 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,324 | $11,324 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
Learn more about Hunter tuition and fees.
The economics program at Hunter awarded 144 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to 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 | 59 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Hunter does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Hunter Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of economics master's degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
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 | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Hunter College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 191 |
| Political Science & Government | 113 |
| Urban Studies | 83 |
| Anthropology | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.