Economics
Bachelor's degree · CUNY Brooklyn College · Brooklyn, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$76,911Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
16Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at CUNY Brooklyn College earn a median of $76,911. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323).
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Barnard College New York | $85,860 | $16,250 |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $84,967 | $15,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $83,135 | $25,000 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie | $79,845 | $19,000 |
| Colgate University Hamilton | $77,274 | $17,500 |
| Hamilton College Clinton | $71,350 | $17,500 |
| New York University New York | $68,495 | $19,767 |
| University of Rochester Rochester | $63,475 | $19,946 |
| Union College Schenectady | $62,846 | $27,000 |
| Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva | $61,946 | $26,967 |
| St Lawrence University Canton | $57,829 | $26,000 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $55,974 | $25,500 |
| Canisius University Buffalo | $55,786 | $23,923 |
| Marist University Poughkeepsie | $55,614 | $26,000 |
| Fordham University Bronx | $55,020 | $23,250 |
Other programs at CUNY Brooklyn College
- Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$108,990 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$79,626 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$77,678 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$76,095 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessMaster's degree
$76,067 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$70,723 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$60,816 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$59,924 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$51,862 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$49,688 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$49,619 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$46,233 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$45,604 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$42,862 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$41,062 - Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftMaster's degree
$38,598 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$37,867 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$37,223 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$37,057 - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesBachelor's degree
$36,834
Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College make?
The median salary is $76,911 and $76,911 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.