Economics at Rollins College
Winter Park, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Rollins College graduates in economics earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rollins College 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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| 288 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $68,634 | $63,219 | #316 | — |
| 289 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $68,532 | $77,599 | #194 | $41,713 |
| 290 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $68,380 | $80,897 | #147 | — |
| 291 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $68,194 | $72,584 | #244 | $36,115 |
| 292 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $68,051 | $77,054 | #199 | $53,857 |
| 293 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $68,036 | $72,990 | #241 | $45,443 |
| 294 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $67,903 | $61,832 | #327 | $45,153 |
Other Majors at Rollins College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $118,277 | $69,707 | #52 of 459 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $85,574 | $37,950 | #8 of 67 |
| Business/Commerce | $80,654 | $51,001 | #32 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $76,600 | $36,309 | #52 of 565 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,876 | — | #62 of 187 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $70,502 | $28,113 | #43 of 118 |
| International Business | $69,695 | $36,201 | #72 of 115 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $63,363 | $22,352 | #44 of 265 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $62,086 | $36,285 | #126 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,095 | $45,227 | #756 of 1176 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,912 | $25,777 | #115 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,908 | $47,671 | #120 of 680 |
| Psychology | $48,340 | $28,364 | #633 of 1027 |
| Music | $45,910 | $20,745 | #104 of 268 |
| Biology | — | $25,749 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $23,664 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rollins College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,115 one year after graduating and $68,194 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rollins College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Rollins College ranks #291 by median pay four years after graduation, and #244 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Rollins College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,894.
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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.