Students gain one-on-one guidance from alumni, build real-world career skills, and access exclusive opportunities that set them up for success.
Economics
Navigate a Dynamic Marketplace
Our economics program will prepare you for today’s ever-changing economic landscape. Our curriculum equips you for careers in diverse settings, such as government agencies, think tanks, multinational organizations, and financial institutions.
Top 20
Ranked in the top 20 best colleges for economics in New York (Source: )
$93,049
Average base salary for an economist (Source: )
Ranked #7
Top 10 list of lucrative degrees (Source: )
New Program
The Bachelor of Science in Computational Economics is the first program of its kind in New York State where you learn how to apply high-level quantitative and data analytical skills to solve economic and business-related problems.
Undergraduate Programs
Our undergraduate programs in economics, business economics, and computational economics teach you the skills you need to succeed in a fast-paced, ever-changing economy.
Graduate Program and Combined Degrees
Our master’s program is the only one in the New York metropolitan region that combines public economic policy and quantitative analysis. With our combined degree programs, you can prepare faster for a career in quantitative research, business analytics, finance, or government policy.
The support system within the Economics Department created an environment where I felt I could truly thrive.
—Caterina Messina '23
Budget Planning Analyst, Lightpath
Innovative Learning Experiences
Our department offers one-of-a-kind opportunities for economics and business economics majors to compete with other schools in our Federal Reserve Challenge and Fiscal Challenge. With each competition, students test their knowledge of the US economy, monetary policy, and fiscal policy. ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™s team has developed a championship pedigree, winning the national Federal Reserve Challenge competition six times in eleven years.
Enriching Opportunities
Gain hands-on experience through internships, and build your future in one of the world’s top economics hubs.
Join student-led Economics organizations like the Economics Society or Women in Economics to discover academic allies, connect with alumni, and develop lifelong friendships.
Events, News, and Stories
Dedication to Growth and Engagement
Stay connected through departmental news and events, and discover the stories of students who are shaping the future of economics.
Support our Programs
The Joseph Morreale Economics Department Program Fund was established in honor of Professor Morreale’s contributions to the Economics Department, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, and a wider scholarly community. The fund will help the Economics Department to continue developing exciting and rewarding opportunities for economics students.
Discover Your Potential
Get going and take the next steps toward a rewarding career in economics.