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Best Colleges for Economics in New York

The best colleges for a Economics degree in New York, led by Columbia University in the City of New York, Cornell University and New York University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Economics programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Economics in New York?

Based on our rankings, Columbia University in the City of New York is the top-ranked college for Economics in New York. Other top choices include Cornell University, New York University, University of Rochester.

What are the best Economics schools?

The best Economics schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Columbia University in the City of New York, Cornell University, New York University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Economics?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Economics programs is approximately $47,942 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Economics degree?

A bachelor's degree in Economics typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Economics rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Economics graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Economics programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $84,825 per year. Below are the highest-paying Economics programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Columbia University in the City of New York — New York, NY · 4% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $71,845 tuition · 96% grad rate
  2. 2. Cornell University — Ithaca, NY · 8.8% acceptance · SAT 1,535 · $69,314 tuition · 95% grad rate
  3. 3. New York University — New York, NY · 9.2% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $62,796 tuition · 88% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Rochester — Rochester, NY · 40.1% acceptance · SAT 1,488 · $67,080 tuition · 85% grad rate
  5. 5. Colgate University — Hamilton, NY · 13.9% acceptance · SAT 1,508 · $70,306 tuition · 91% grad rate
  6. 6. Hamilton College — Clinton, NY · 13.6% acceptance · SAT 1,506 · $68,960 tuition · 91% grad rate
  7. 7. Fordham University — Bronx, NY · 59.3% acceptance · SAT 1,418 · $64,915 tuition · 82% grad rate
  8. 8. Syracuse University — Syracuse, NY · 45.9% acceptance · SAT 1,375 · $65,528 tuition · 84% grad rate
  9. 9. Barnard College — New York, NY · 8.8% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $69,888 tuition · 93% grad rate
  10. 10. Vassar College — Poughkeepsie, NY · 18.6% acceptance · SAT 1,494 · $71,030 tuition · 91% grad rate
  11. 11. Binghamton University — Vestal, NY · 38.6% acceptance · SAT 1,415 · $30,447 tuition · 82% grad rate
  12. 12. Stony Brook University — Stony Brook, NY · 49% acceptance · SAT 1,419 · $32,741 tuition · 76% grad rate
  13. 13. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College — New York, NY · 47.5% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $15,414 tuition · 72% grad rate
  14. 14. University at Buffalo — Buffalo, NY · 74.2% acceptance · SAT 1,295 · $31,536 tuition · 75% grad rate
  15. 15. Union College — Schenectady, NY · 43.9% acceptance · SAT 1,395 · $69,039 tuition · 80% grad rate
  16. 16. CUNY Hunter College — New York, NY · 53.8% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $15,332 tuition · 57% grad rate
  17. 17. CUNY City College — New York, NY · 60% acceptance · SAT 1,260 · $15,290 tuition · 57% grad rate
  18. 18. St Lawrence University — Canton, NY · 54.3% acceptance · SAT 1,371 · $65,900 tuition · 79% grad rate
  19. 19. Marist University — Poughkeepsie, NY · 56.5% acceptance · SAT 1,295 · $47,750 tuition · 80% grad rate
  20. 20. Hobart William Smith Colleges — Geneva, NY · 64% acceptance · SAT 1,319 · $65,117 tuition · 77% grad rate
  21. 21. Siena College — Loudonville, NY · 69% acceptance · SAT 1,254 · $46,580 tuition · 75% grad rate
  22. 22. University at Albany — Albany, NY · 69.1% acceptance · $31,256 tuition · 61% grad rate
  23. 23. SUNY College at Geneseo — Geneseo, NY · 66.5% acceptance · SAT 1,286 · $19,569 tuition · 71% grad rate
  24. 24. CUNY Queens College — Queens, NY · 64.4% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $15,488 tuition · 53% grad rate
  25. 25. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice — New York, NY · 57.1% acceptance · SAT 1,080 · $15,420 tuition · 56% grad rate

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