by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Syracuse University stacks up against peers offering economics.
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Syracuse University is in the top 15% of the country for economics. More specifically it was ranked #119 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Syracuse University awarded 212 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at Syracuse University report a median salary of $70,698 a year. This is higher than $69,552, the median for all majors at Syracuse University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Syracuse University, economics students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is below $26,159, the typical median for all majors at Syracuse University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,920 | $63,710 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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Among recent graduates, 73% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Syracuse University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 97 |
| Other Races | 12 |
In the most recent graduating class, 55% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at Syracuse University were Non-Resident Alien. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University 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 | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Syracuse University were Non-Resident Alien. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Syracuse University.
This economics program at Syracuse University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 85 |
Syracuse University granted 85 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 35% to women and 65% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (64%).