Economics at University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
University of San Francisco graduates in economics earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of San Francisco 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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| 87 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $94,170 | $89,630 | #97 | $55,020 |
| 88 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $93,878 | $95,475 | #72 | $51,183 |
| 89 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $93,760 | $95,355 | #73 | $59,122 |
| 90 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $93,712 | $85,272 | #120 | $58,046 |
| 91 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $92,998 | $98,984 | #62 | $42,129 |
| 92 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $92,653 | $84,369 | #127 | $56,261 |
| 93 | Reed College Portland, OR | $92,453 | $92,998 | #82 | $53,110 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of San Francisco economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,046 one year after graduating and $93,712 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of San Francisco rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of San Francisco ranks #90 by median pay four years after graduation, and #120 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of San Francisco worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.