by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how John Jay ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at John Jay was ranked #309 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #31 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 102 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 111 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 297 |
| Best Economics Schools | 309 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, John Jay College of Criminal Justice handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in economics from John Jay. This makes it the #168 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from John Jay go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,709 a year. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at John Jay paid an average of $620 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $540 | $540 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 42 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from John Jay, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
John Jay 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 John Jay Online Learning page.
The economics program at John Jay awarded 14 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 86% of these degrees went to men with the other 14% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 112 |
| International Relations & National Security | 31 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| Other Social Sciences | 11 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.