Economics Department

Queens College Economics Bachelor’s Degree ranks 6th nationally in 2021 in “Best bachelor’s degree in Economics” category: rank is based on low tuition, high graduation rate, financial aid, strong career/placement services (source: stud.com).
Queens College ranks 8th nationally in 2020 in social mobility category: rank is based on educating more economically disadvantaged students at lower tuition and graduating them into good-paying jobs (source: collegenet.com).
Graduates with degrees in Economics typically have higher-than-average earnings. One recent study finds that, controlling for student characteristics, majoring in Economics resulted in an increase in earnings of 46% (source: Bleemer and Mehta (2020).

COMMENCEMENT 2022

Our biggest congratulations to all our Graduates of 2022.

Click here to see more photos of the Commencement ceremony held at Queens College Campus on June 2, 2022.

What's New?

Need help with your Econ courses?

The Department of Economics offers free in-house peer tutoring for Macro, Micro, Econometrics, Corporate Finance and Python Programming.

Click here for tutoring dates and times for the Spring 2023 semester.

The Department of Economics is offering a new elective courses in Spring 2023.

ECON 383: Seminar in Selected Studies in Economics (Machine Learning in Business)

This course will satisfy major elective requirements for Economics and BBA students.

Majors in Economics and Business

Undergraduate students at Queens College can major or minor in Economics. Students can also apply to our BBA program which allows them to major in one of four areas: Corporate Finance, FinTech, International Business, or Actuarial Studies.

Economics

The BA in Economics trains students to understand market dynamics and government regulations to develop successful business and policy strategies.

It is aimed at students seeking a global understanding of market forces, regulations and economic policy.

Quantitative Economics

The B.S. in Quantitative Economics provides training in state of the art quantitative methods to conduct rigorous analysis in all areas of economics and business.

This program is approved by CUNY and New York State to satisfy STEM requirements and is aimed at tudents seeking to acquire quantitative skills to apply in economic and business analysis.

Finance

The BBA Major in Finance provides the skills needed to succeed in today’s modern and highly competitive financial world.

With two concentrations, Corporate Finance and FinTech, it is aimed at students seeking tools of financial decision making to stay abreast of the market developments.

International

The BBA Major in International Business guides students to develop a 360° perspective in order to be successful in global business.

With its global approach it is aimed at students seeking tools of financial decision making to stay abreast of the market developments.

Actuarial Studies

The BBA Major in Actuarial Studies prepares students for a career path in the insurance industry, as well as preparing them for a series of actuarial examinations.

Using an analytical approach it is aimed at students seeking broad knowledge to evaluate risks and take preventive measures.

CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS!