Economics at Auburn University
Auburn, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Auburn University graduates in economics earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Auburn University Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 237 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $73,319 | $68,568 | #277 | $51,521 |
| 238 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $73,154 | $74,398 | #227 | $48,242 |
| 239 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $72,890 | $66,325 | #297 | $35,628 |
| 240 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $72,617 | $82,427 | #139 | — |
| 241 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $72,539 | $63,878 | #310 | $41,085 |
| 242 | Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | $72,305 | $73,535 | #239 | $50,402 |
| 243 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $72,304 | $63,460 | #315 | $51,464 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Auburn University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn $72,617 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Auburn University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Auburn University ranks #240 by median pay four years after graduation, and #139 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Auburn University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for economics ($82,686).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.