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USD 18002

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 50

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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57

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

An economics degree serves as sound preparation for careers in business, law, public administration and finance. The SUNY Plattsburgh business economics program prepares students for employment as well as advanced work at M.B.A. or Ph.D. levels. Our goal is to educate students for successful careers in financial management and investment banking through a careful balance between theory and hands-on learning. 

What Will I Learn?

  • Learn to think critically and to engage in abstract reasoning
  • Obtain gainful employment in the area of economics:
    • Economics is one of the fastest growing and highest paid careers available today
    • Jobs in economics are plentiful in both the public and private sectors
  • Pursue an advanced degree (M.A. or Ph.D.) in economics. Several of our former students are now working on Ph.D.s at Cornell, University at Albany, University at Buffalo and West Virginia University

What is Unique About Our Program?

  • Hundreds of our very successful graduates are working in New York City, Boston, throughout the U.S. and around the world.
  • Opportunities outside the classroom:
    • Internships
    • Economics club leadership positions
    • Student Managed Investment Fund — Investment experience
    • Independent research projects with faculty
    • Adirondack Cup Challenge — Stock competition against other schools
  • A well published and experienced faculty. Our department is one of the most prolific publishing departments on campus.

 

 

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    57 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    45 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    87 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    400 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    18002

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 50

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    16340 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
    (USD)

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    Scholarships

    SUNY Plattsburgh offers partial scholarships to 100% of accepted international students. We do not offer full scholarships — our award packages cover between 20 – 40% of your total cost of attendance.

    A first-year student is an applicant who has never earned college credit. All applicants who have earned college credits are considered transfer applicants.

    Scholarship

    Eligibility

    Amount

    Renewable

    Global Diversity Award

    *ALL accepted international first-year students

    $5,000

    annually

    Campus Community Award

    *International students who reside on campus

    $5,000

    annually

    Academic Merit Scholarship

    *All accepted international students will be considered

    $0 – $3,500

    annually

    Maximum Award

     

    $10,000 – $13,500

    annually

    *Students enrolled in the nursing program and students paying the online, non-resident tuition rate is excluded. Additional eligibility and renewability criteria may apply.

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