Economics at Stanford University
Stanford, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 112 graduates a year
Stanford University graduates in economics earn 36% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 11% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Stanford 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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| 37 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $115,837 | $105,480 | #51 | $71,737 |
| 38 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $114,601 | $122,296 | #25 | $53,148 |
| 39 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $112,864 | $114,784 | #32 | $68,164 |
| 40 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $112,700 | $102,550 | #57 | $98,104 |
| 41 | Elon University Elon, NC | $112,303 | $120,517 | #26 | $69,298 |
| 42 | Haverford College Haverford, PA | $112,050 | $113,956 | #33 | — |
| 43 | Barnard College New York, NY | $111,909 | $106,514 | #49 | $85,860 |
Other Majors at Stanford University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $214,907 | $138,613 | #6 of 349 |
| Cognitive Science | $131,650 | $105,695 | #2 of 19 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $117,072 | — | #6 of 318 |
| Engineering | $115,206 | $49,741 | #1 of 19 |
| Science, Technology and Society | $107,375 | $44,736 | #1 of 10 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | $100,788 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $91,075 | $76,166 | #6 of 118 |
| English Language and Literature | $82,036 | $30,544 | #1 of 576 |
| Human Biology | $81,529 | $50,179 | #2 of 9 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $59,297 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | — | $50,487 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $45,519 | $41,156 | #85 of 103 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stanford University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $98,104 one year after graduating and $112,700 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stanford University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Stanford University ranks #40 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Stanford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,500.
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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.