Economics

Bachelor's degree · College of Staten Island CUNY · Staten Island, NY

CIP 45.06

$43,227Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$70,747Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$12,899Median federal debt
30Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at College of Staten Island CUNY earn a median of $43,227 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323). Median debt is $12,899, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from College of Staten Island CUNY make?

The median salary is $43,227 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,899.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.