The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Median earnings of all students 3 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.
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 (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
An economics major can be a stepping stone to entry-level careers in finance, banking, or accounting. Three years after completing their degree, bachelor of economics graduates earn a weighted average salary of $60,396, which is 30% more than the national average for all bachelor students from the same graduation year.
Our bachelor’s degree in economics rankings cover 367 of the 413 programs available, accounting for 97% of total conferrals.
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$9,836
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$103,078
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate98%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#2 in Economics|#2 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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Cost$2,264
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$56,232
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate73%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#3 in Economics|#12 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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Cost$12,894
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$104,592
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate97%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#4 in Economics|#1 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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$16,407
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$110,878
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate97%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#5 in Economics|#56 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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Cost$13,872
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$100,286
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate98%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#6 in Economics|#4 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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Cost$2,158
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,885
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate61%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#7 in Economics|#11 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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Cost$5,135
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$57,355
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate89%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#8 in Economics|#7 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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Cost$15,296
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$91,001
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate98%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#9 in Economics|#3 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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Cost$2,699
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,343
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate61%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#10 in Economics|#18 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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Cost$16,032
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$87,328
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate94%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#11 in Economics|#28 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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$32,459
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$112,646
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate95%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#12 in Economics|#26 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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Cost$21,657
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$94,870
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate95%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#13 in Economics|#20 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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Cost$16,076
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$81,590
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate93%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#14 in Economics|#13 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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$19,970
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$88,705
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate93%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#15 in Economics|#14 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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$2,805
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,114
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate59%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#16 in Economics|#34 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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Cost$21,993
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$91,488
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate92%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#17 in Economics|#27 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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$23,428
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$93,824
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate94%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#18 in Economics|#80 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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$26,525
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$98,106
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate93%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#19 in Economics|#47 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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Cost$20,813
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$88,391
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate95%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#20 in Economics|#36 in Humanities & Social Sciences
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Cost$5,298
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,308
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate70%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in economics?
Years
2.9 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in economics is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 2.9 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in economics earn?
Salary
$60,396
The median bachelor's degree in economics graduate earns $60,396 3 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in economics cost?
Net cost
$20,614
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in economics is $20,614. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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