Economics at CUNY City College
Master's degree graduates in economics from CUNY City College (City) earn a median of $74,055 one year after graduating.
That is 1% below the national median of $74,869 for this degree. It ranks 18th of 31 colleges for first-year earnings in economics (master's degree).
Economics (Master's degree) at City vs. nationally
| City | Typical college | |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings after 1 year | $74,055 | $74,869 |
| Earnings after 4 years | — | $105,001 |
| Median debt | — | $39,350 |
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Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education from tax records. Debt is the median federal loan balance at graduation.
Other master's degree programs at City
| Program | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $127,472 | $104,802 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $84,664 | $17,565 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $80,979 | $25,500 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | $80,868 | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $79,626 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $75,637 | $33,272 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $75,218 | — |
| Public Administration | $70,651 | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $66,635 | $59,467 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $66,436 | — |
| Sustainability Studies | $64,799 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $57,823 | $40,961 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $57,386 | $44,415 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,469 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do City economics graduates make?
Graduates with a master's degree in economics from CUNY City College earn a median of $74,055 one year after graduation.