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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
Schools are assigned a value from 1-100, where 100 is best for students from households earning up to $30,000. This value is multiplied by the percentage of the school’s student body that received a Pell Grant, to calculate the economic mobility score. A higher score is better. Read the full explanation
The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Economics bachelor graduates in Pennsylvania earn a weighted average salary of $72,796 3 years after graduation. This places Pennsylvania graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, economics graduates earn 21% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our economics rankings cover 21 of the 22 programs available in Pennsylvania, accounting for 99% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$26,138
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$125,816
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate96%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$21,595
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$105,566
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate97%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$28,320
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$86,599
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate84%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$34,550
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$94,093
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate91%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$31,894
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$84,681
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate79%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$36,995
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$88,504
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate90%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$43,090
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$88,087
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate92%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$35,596
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$83,676
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$27,729
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$70,089
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate85%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$42,198
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$79,134
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate88%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$25,625
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$64,490
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate69%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$30,345
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$67,032
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate84%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$21,464
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$60,876
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate93%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$31,493
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$66,697
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$23,742
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$61,989
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate76%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$29,187
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$64,862
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate83%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$24,838
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$58,491
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate73%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$19,868
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$53,716
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate59%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$33,802
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,284
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate86%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$21,506
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,054
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in economics in Pennsylvania?
Years
4.5 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in economics in Pennsylvania is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 4.5 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in economics earn in Pennsylvania?
Salary
$72,796
The median bachelor's degree in economics graduate earns $72,796 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in economics cost in Pennsylvania?
Net cost
$30,885
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in economics is $30,885. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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