by our College Data Analytics Team
Economics is available at many schools, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. To top this list, a school awards a larger share of its degrees in economics than other colleges that offer the major.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 57 schools in New York offering economics.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on economics in New York, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
Leading the list of the most focused economics schools is Hamilton College. Located in the suburb of Clinton, Hamilton College is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 18% of all degrees awarded are in economics, or about 90 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for Hamilton College
Union College New York is one of the most focused economics schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Schenectady, Union College New York is a private not-for-profit university. Economics accounts for around 15% of the degrees granted here, or about 68 graduates in the most recent year. See more about economics at Union College New York
A rank of #3 makes St Lawrence University one of the most focused schools for economics. St Lawrence University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Canton. About 14% of the degrees St Lawrence University awards are in economics, or about 72 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for St Lawrence University
Colgate University came in at #4 on our list of the most focused economics schools. Set in the rural area of Hamilton, Colgate University is a private not-for-profit institution. Economics accounts for around 13% of the degrees granted here, or about 95 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for Colgate University
Hobart William Smith Colleges is one of the most focused economics schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 12% of all degrees awarded are in economics, or about 49 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for Hobart William Smith Colleges
Barnard College landed the #6 spot among the most focused economics schools. Located in the city of New York, Barnard College is a private not-for-profit university. About 11% of the degrees Barnard College awards are in economics, or about 91 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for Barnard College
Vassar College placed #7 for economics by degree focus. Set in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Vassar College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 7% of all degrees awarded are in economics, or about 43 graduates in the most recent year. See more about economics at Vassar College
United States Military Academy comes in at #8 for economics focus this year. Set in the town of West Point, United States Military Academy is a public institution. Economics accounts for around 7% of the degrees granted here, or about 75 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for United States Military Academy
Suny At Binghamton ranked #9 on our list of the most focused economics schools. Set in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a public institution. About 6% of the degrees Suny At Binghamton awards are in economics, or about 314 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for Suny At Binghamton
Cuny Queens College comes in at #10 for economics focus this year. Cuny Queens College is a public school located in the city of Queens. Economics accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 185 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for Cuny Queens College
Suny At Albany comes in at #11 for economics focus this year. Set in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a public institution. Economics accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 203 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for Suny At Albany
Cuny City College placed #12 for economics by degree focus. Cuny City College is a public school located in the city of New York. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in economics, or about 115 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for Cuny City College
Skidmore College ranked #13 on our list of the most focused economics schools. Located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Skidmore College is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in economics, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. See more about economics at Skidmore College
New York University ranked #14 on our list of the most focused economics schools. New York University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in economics, or about 703 graduates in the most recent year. See more about economics at New York University
Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #15 for economics by degree focus. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 3% of the degrees Columbia University In The City Of New York awards are in economics, or about 493 graduates in the most recent year. See more about economics at Columbia University In The City Of New York
Syracuse University landed the #16 spot among the most focused economics schools. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in economics, or about 194 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for Syracuse University
Fordham University placed #17 for economics by degree focus. Set in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 3% of the degrees Fordham University awards are in economics, or about 138 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for Fordham University
Siena College placed #18 for economics by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Loudonville, Siena College is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in economics, or about 26 graduates in the most recent year. See more about economics at Siena College
Cornell University ranked #19 on our list of the most focused economics schools. Set in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Economics accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 231 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for Cornell University
Cuny Hunter College placed #20 for economics by degree focus. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a public university. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in economics, or about 144 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for Cuny Hunter College
Stony Brook University placed #21 for economics by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a public university. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in economics, or about 174 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for Stony Brook University
Bard College placed #22 for economics by degree focus. Bard College is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Annandale-On-Hudson. About 2% of the degrees Bard College awards are in economics, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for Bard College
Teachers College At Columbia University placed #23 for economics by degree focus. Set in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 2% of the degrees Teachers College At Columbia University awards are in economics, or about 39 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for Teachers College At Columbia University
University Of Rochester comes in at #24 for economics focus this year. University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester. Economics accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 76 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for University Of Rochester
The New School ranked #25 on our list of the most focused economics schools. The New School is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Economics accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 52 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for The New School
These schools are also among the most focused for economics this year:
Here are more schools with a notable focus on economics:
| Rank | School | Location | Economics Degree Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | St Johns University New York | Queens, NY | 0.4% |
| #52 | Marist College | Poughkeepsie, NY | 0.4% |
| #53 | Suny College At Plattsburgh | Plattsburgh, NY | 0.4% |
| #54 | Suny College At Cortland | Cortland, NY | 0.4% |
| #55 | Yeshiva University | New York, NY | 0.4% |
| #56 | Hofstra University | Hempstead, NY | 0.2% |
| #57 | Rochester Institute Of Technology | Rochester, NY | 0.2% |
This list is compiled by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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