Here, 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 QC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at QC was ranked #155 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #16 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Queens College handed out 394 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 383 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from QC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,122 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at QC, economics students borrow a median amount of $9,500 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 Queens College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 394 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from QC. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Queens College with a bachelor's in economics.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 162 |
Black or African American | 23 |
Hispanic or Latino | 83 |
White | 83 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
Other Races | 16 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Sociology | 180 |
Political Science & Government | 140 |
Urban Studies | 63 |
Anthropology | 34 |