Economics at San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 197 graduates a year
San Diego State University graduates in economics earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How San Diego State 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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| 229 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $74,844 | $79,870 | #167 | $52,864 |
| 230 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $74,661 | $80,052 | #164 | $52,635 |
| 231 | Moravian University Bethlehem, PA | $74,527 | $75,795 | #212 | $53,999 |
| 232 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $74,123 | $67,447 | #285 | $44,125 |
| 233 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $74,061 | $68,120 | #280 | $44,845 |
| 234 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $74,056 | $78,823 | #183 | $48,632 |
| 235 | Hanover College Hanover, IN | $73,827 | $79,203 | #179 | $45,740 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego State University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,125 one year after graduating and $74,123 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego State University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, San Diego State University ranks #232 by median pay four years after graduation, and #285 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at San Diego State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,250.
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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.