by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Hunter. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #18 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Hunter among the top schools in the country for economics, placing at #194 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 194 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in New York | 19 of 41 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 46 of 86 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in economics at Hunter, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 129 |
| Master’s | 24 |
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Hunter College awarded 129 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Hunter ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #18 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 18 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 45 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 177 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Hunter report a median salary of $64,231 a year. This is below $68,281, the median for all majors at Hunter.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Hunter, economics students accumulate a median of $14,000 in student loans. This is above $11,091, the typical median for all majors at Hunter.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 57% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Hunter were Asian. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 47 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Hunter. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 24 |
