Economics at University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 272 graduates a year
University of Colorado Boulder graduates in economics earn 11% 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 University of Colorado Boulder 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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| 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 |
| 236 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $73,527 | $78,260 | #186 | $47,304 |
| 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 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Colorado Boulder economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,521 one year after graduating and $73,319 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Colorado Boulder rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Colorado Boulder ranks #237 by median pay four years after graduation, and #277 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Colorado Boulder worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,630.
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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.