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University at Albany Bachelor’s in Economics

288 Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$39,239 Average Salary
$23,000 Average Student Debt

The main focus area for this major is Econometrics & Quantitative Economics. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.

Economics is a major offered under the social sciences program of study at University at Albany. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in economics, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.

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Rankings for the UAlbany Bachelor’s in Economics

#194 in the U.S
#21 in New York

If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at UAlbany was ranked #194 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #21 in New York.

Here are some of the other rankings for UAlbany.

Ranking TypeRank
Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Economics34
Most Focused Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Economics35
Most Popular Colleges for Economics41
Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Economics52
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Economics60
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Economics (Income Over $110k)66
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Economics (With Aid)71
Most Popular Master’s Degree Colleges for Economics72
Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans75
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Economics (Income $75-$110k)79
Most Focused Master’s Degree Colleges for Economics80
Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans80
Most Focused Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Economics82
Most Focused Colleges for Economics83
Best Economics Colleges for Veterans85
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Economics (Income $0-$30k)88
Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools95
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Economics (Income $30-$48k)100
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Economics (Income $48-$75k)100
Best Economics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans103
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Economics Graduates108
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Economics114
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Economics (Income Over $110k)115
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Economics (With Aid)120
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Economics (Income $75-$110k)123
Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools127
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Economics (Income $0-$30k)130
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Economics (With Aid)139
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Economics (Income Over $110k)143
Best Value Colleges for Economics (With Aid)154
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Economics (Income $48-$75k)154
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Economics Graduates158
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Economics (Income $30-$48k)159
Best Value Colleges for Economics (Income Over $110k)160
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Economics (Income $75-$110k)162
Best Value Colleges for Economics (Income $75-$110k)177
Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools182
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Economics (Income $0-$30k)185
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Economics191
Best Economics Schools194
Best Value Colleges for Economics (Income $0-$30k)201
Best Value Colleges for Economics212
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Economics (Income $30-$48k)261
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Economics (Income $48-$75k)268
Best Value Colleges for Economics (Income $30-$48k)278
Best Value Colleges for Economics (Income $48-$75k)288
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Economics Graduates497
Highest Paid Economics Graduates511

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Economics from UAlbany Cost?

$10,160 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$23,000 Average Student Debt

UAlbany Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAlbany was $1,028 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In StateOut of State
Tuition$7,070$24,660
Fees$3,090$3,090
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000
On Campus Room and Board$14,620$14,620
On Campus Other Expenses$1,720$1,720

Learn more about UAlbany tuition and fees.

UAlbany Economics Bachelor’s Student Debt

You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at UAlbany in Economics walked away with an average of $23,000 in student debt. That is 8% higher than the national average of $21,243.

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How Much Can You Make With a Bachelor’s in Economics From UAlbany?

$39,239 Average Salary
Below Average Earnings Boost

The median early career salary of economics students who receive their bachelor’s degree from UAlbany is $39,239 per year. That is 16% lower than the national average of $46,790.

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Does UAlbany Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Economics?

UAlbany does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAlbany Online Learning page.

UAlbany Bachelor’s Student Diversity for Economics

288 Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
29.9% Women
34.0% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2019-2020 academic year, there were 288 bachelor’s degrees in economics handed out to qualified students. The charts and tables below give more information about these students.

Male-to-Female Ratio

About 29.9% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in economics in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 33.7%.

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Racial-Ethnic Diversity

Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in economics at UAlbany in 2019-2020, 34.0% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 30%.

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Race/EthnicityNumber of Students
Asian19
Black or African American41
Hispanic or Latino30
Native American or Alaska Native1
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0
White91
International Students88
Other Races/Ethnicities18

Bachelor’s in Economics Focus Areas at UAlbany

Economics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.

Focus AreaAnnual Graduates
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics288

You may also be interested in one of these majors related to economics.

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Anthropology21
Geography & Cartography13
Political Science & Government149
Sociology210
Urban Studies16

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References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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