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 SUNY New Paltz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #364 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #35 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 347 |
| Best Economics Schools | 364 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,363 a year. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY New Paltz paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,896 | $15,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
Learn more about SUNY New Paltz tuition and fees.
The economics program at SUNY New Paltz awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SUNY New Paltz 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 SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at SUNY New Paltz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 96 |
| Political Science & Government | 35 |
| International Relations & National Security | 27 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.