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 Purchase College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #483 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #49 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purchase College handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purchase College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,093 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 Purchase College, economics students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Purchase College.
Of the 23 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Purchase College in 2020-2021, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 26 |
| Political Science & Government | 12 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
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