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 UAlbany ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UAlbany was ranked #165 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #18 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University at Albany handed out 282 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 288 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in economics from UAlbany. This makes it the #52 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #97 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAlbany go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,378 a year. This is less than $45,868, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAlbany, economics students borrow a median amount of $24,474 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 UAlbany is $214 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University at Albany.
The economics program at UAlbany awarded 282 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 80 |
| Other Races | 17 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from UAlbany. About 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 219 |
| Political Science & Government | 175 |
| Anthropology | 28 |
| Geography & Cartography | 24 |
| Urban Studies | 11 |
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