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 Lehman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Lehman was ranked #484 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #50 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lehman College handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lehman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,473 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Lehman College.
The economics program at Lehman awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehman College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 248 |
| Anthropology | 72 |
| Political Science & Government | 39 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
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