Economics at George Washington University
Washington, DC · Bachelor's Degree · about 112 graduates a year
George Washington University graduates in economics earn 20% more 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 George Washington 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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| 67 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $100,141 | $90,159 | #95 | $48,340 |
| 68 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $99,783 | $94,973 | #74 | $62,846 |
| 69 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $99,653 | $106,909 | #47 | $59,142 |
| 70 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $99,406 | $87,105 | #108 | $67,684 |
| 71 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $98,927 | $90,017 | #96 | $67,501 |
| 72 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $98,209 | $105,392 | #52 | $56,416 |
| 73 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $98,178 | $89,336 | #99 | $66,334 |
Other Economics Credentials at George Washington University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,787 | $125,847 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at George Washington University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do George Washington University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,684 one year after graduating and $99,406 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does George Washington University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, George Washington University ranks #70 by median pay four years after graduation, and #108 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at George Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.