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 QC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at QC was ranked #259 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #24 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 249 |
| Best Economics Schools | 259 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Queens College handed out 357 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 394 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at QC is $39,377. 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 QC paid an average of $620 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $608 | $608 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,464 | $16,464 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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Of the 357 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from QC in 2022, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Queens College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 148 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 10 |
QC 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 QC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Queens College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 195 |
| Political Science & Government | 110 |
| Urban Studies | 56 |
| Anthropology | 43 |