Economics at Georgetown University
Washington, DC · Bachelor's Degree · about 184 graduates a year
Georgetown University graduates in economics earn 44% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 13% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Georgetown 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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| 30 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $121,337 | $106,850 | #48 | $72,099 |
| 31 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $121,307 | $110,381 | #39 | $76,606 |
| 32 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $120,303 | $108,311 | #45 | $74,023 |
| 33 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $118,999 | $104,274 | #53 | $84,460 |
| 34 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $118,557 | $112,842 | #35 | $55,614 |
| 35 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $118,131 | $104,027 | #55 | $69,288 |
| 36 | New York University New York, NY | $116,510 | $110,893 | #37 | $68,495 |
Other Economics Credentials at Georgetown University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,324 | $99,537 | $69,649 |
Other Majors at Georgetown University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgetown University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $84,460 one year after graduating and $118,999 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgetown University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Georgetown University ranks #33 by median pay four years after graduation, and #53 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Georgetown University worth it?
Its graduates earn 44% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,500.
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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.