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. We've also included details on how UAlbany ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UAlbany was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #12 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Economics Schools | 88 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 88 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Albany handed out 202 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 282 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in economics from UAlbany. This makes it the #52 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #97 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 UAlbany is $37,188. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAlbany, economics students borrow a median amount of $24,895 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 $39,273.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at UAlbany is $214 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAlbany paid an average of $1,069 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $25,660 |
| Fees | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,182 | $16,182 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 202 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from UAlbany. About 31% of these graduates were women and the other 69% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 55 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the UAlbany 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 UAlbany Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students graduated with a master's degree in economics from UAlbany. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University at Albany.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 179 |
| Political Science & Government | 173 |
| Anthropology | 31 |
| Geography & Cartography | 21 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.