by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 13 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of economics. Combined, these schools handed out 139 doctor's degrees in economics to qualified students.
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The economics doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for economics students working on their doctor's degree.
The economics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Economics Doctor's Degree Schools in New York.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for economics students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It is difficult to beat Columbia University in the City of New York if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in economics. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from Columbia University in the City of New York
Cornell University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in economics. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca.More information about a doctorate in economics from Cornell University
It's hard to beat New York University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in economics. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from New York University
Teachers College at Columbia University is a good option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in economics. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from Teachers College at Columbia University
Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from The Graduate Center, CUNY
Located in the midsize city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from University of Rochester
Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse.More information about a doctorate in economics from Syracuse University
Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from Fordham University
Located in the suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from Binghamton University
Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from University at Buffalo
Learn about other programs related to Economics that might interest you.
Explore all the Best Economics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 176 | 66 |
| Maryland | 119 | 28 |
| New Jersey | 115 | 26 |
| District of Columbia | 81 | 34 |
| Delaware | 53 | 6 |
Economics is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 96 |
| General Economics | 35 |
| Other Economics | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 73 |
| Sociology | 67 |
| Anthropology | 62 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
| Other Social Sciences | 3 |
