Economics at University of Denver
Denver, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
University of Denver graduates in economics earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Denver 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 |
| … | |||||
| 141 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $84,559 | $80,772 | #148 | $56,238 |
| 142 | SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY | $84,529 | $80,454 | #159 | $48,691 |
| 143 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $84,460 | $77,796 | #193 | $54,328 |
| 144 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $84,328 | $78,863 | #182 | — |
| 145 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $84,146 | $79,751 | #170 | $64,386 |
| 146 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $83,937 | $76,377 | #204 | $44,087 |
| 147 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $83,880 | $73,614 | #238 | $58,650 |
Other Economics Credentials at University of Denver
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,796 | $82,777 | $56,942 |
Other Majors at University of Denver by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Denver economics graduates make?
Graduates earn $84,328 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Denver rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Denver ranks #144 by median pay four years after graduation, and #182 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Denver worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for economics ($82,686).
← All data for University of Denver · Methodology
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.