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 Syracuse ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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Syracuse was ranked #72 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for economics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 247 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 274 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in economics from Syracuse. This makes it the #150 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #67 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 Syracuse is $45,639. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Syracuse, economics students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Syracuse is $526 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Syracuse University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 247 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Syracuse. About 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 102 |
| Other Races | 11 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Syracuse. About 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 198 |
| International Relations & National Security | 193 |
| Sociology | 57 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| Geography & Cartography | 20 |
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