Economics at Pomona College
Claremont, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
Pomona College graduates in economics earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Pomona College 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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| 74 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $98,178 | $99,848 | #61 | $70,967 |
| 75 | Denison University Granville, OH | $97,394 | $103,934 | #56 | $55,087 |
| 76 | Boston University Boston, MA | $96,723 | $85,175 | #121 | $55,733 |
| 77 | Pomona College Claremont, CA | $96,702 | $87,992 | #105 | $70,051 |
| 78 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $96,345 | $91,700 | #87 | $57,829 |
| 79 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $95,872 | $84,425 | #125 | $57,299 |
| 80 | Providence College Providence, RI | $95,590 | $94,146 | #77 | $69,364 |
Other Majors at Pomona College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $217,051 | $143,084 | #5 of 349 |
| Mathematics | — | $50,712 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $39,967 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pomona College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,051 one year after graduating and $96,702 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pomona College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Pomona College ranks #77 by median pay four years after graduation, and #105 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Pomona College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more 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.