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2026 Best Applied Economics Schools in New York

2 Colleges in the United States
107 Applied Economics Degrees Awarded
$50,938 Avg Early-Career Salary

Applied Economics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best applied economics schools.

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Best Schools for Applied Economics in New York

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall applied economics education in New York.

Top Schools in Applied Economics

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Our analysis ranked Suny At Binghamton the best school in the country for a degree in applied economics. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. About 95 applied economics degrees were awarded at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent year. Graduates of the applied economics program make about $51,502 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,919. More information about a degree in applied economics from Suny At Binghamton

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Farmingdale State College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in applied economics, ranking #2. Located in the suburb of Farmingdale, Farmingdale State College is a large public university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Farmingdale State College awarded about 12 applied economics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the applied economics program make about $50,374 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,528 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in applied economics from Farmingdale State College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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