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 John Jay ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at John Jay was ranked #348 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #28 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, John Jay College of Criminal Justice handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in economics from John Jay. This makes it the #168 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at John Jay is $37,380. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at John Jay, economics students borrow a median amount of $11,750 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 $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from John Jay. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from John Jay. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 102 |
| Sociology | 38 |
| International Relations & National Security | 22 |
| Other Social Sciences | 19 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
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