Economics at Yale University
New Haven, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 182 graduates a year
Yale University graduates in economics earn 73% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 9% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Yale 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 |
| 11 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $140,337 | $153,303 | #3 | $84,311 |
| 12 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $137,935 | $131,286 | #13 | $84,967 |
Other Majors at Yale University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $188,157 | $133,293 | #4 of 459 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $113,788 | $61,133 | #2 of 476 |
| History | $109,947 | $54,700 | #3 of 459 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $92,646 | $40,299 | #2 of 35 |
| Political Science and Government | $90,764 | $57,466 | #16 of 565 |
| Engineering Science | — | $73,378 | — |
| Area Studies | $67,230 | $55,618 | #16 of 70 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $65,752 | $47,874 | #21 of 82 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $65,213 | $32,624 | #4 of 103 |
| Psychology | $63,396 | — | #53 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,440 | $41,045 | #36 of 576 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $45,769 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $32,909 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Yale University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $82,617 one year after graduating and $142,936 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Yale University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Yale University ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Yale University worth it?
Its graduates earn 73% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,562.
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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.