Economics
Bachelor's degree · State University of New York at New Paltz · New Paltz, NY
$47,363Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$67,782Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
11Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at State University of New York at New Paltz earn a median of $47,363 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).
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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from State University of New York at New Paltz make?
The median salary is $47,363 one year after graduation and $67,782 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.