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 NYU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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NYU is in the top 10% of the country for economics. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 407 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New York University handed out 541 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 437 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 87 students received their master’s degree in economics from NYU. This makes it the #11 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at NYU is $68,495. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NYU, economics students borrow a median amount of $107,869 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at NYU is $1,175 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NYU was $1,844 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,438 | $60,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,494 | $1,494 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,786 | $22,786 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 |
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Of the 541 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from NYU in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 122 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 268 |
| Other Races | 36 |
Online degrees for the NYU economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NYU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 economics majors earned their master's degree from NYU. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at New York University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 248 |
| International Relations & National Security | 193 |
| Sociology | 89 |
| Other Social Sciences | 88 |
| General Social Sciences | 63 |
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