Economics at University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
University of Central Florida graduates in economics earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Central Florida 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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| 205 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $76,549 | $77,851 | #192 | $50,529 |
| 206 | Towson University Towson, MD | $76,509 | $67,146 | #288 | $50,910 |
| 207 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $76,382 | $69,503 | #266 | $50,518 |
| 208 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $76,360 | $81,275 | #145 | $47,743 |
| 209 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $76,296 | $69,474 | #267 | $46,046 |
| 210 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $76,123 | $85,468 | #117 | $52,212 |
| 211 | University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | $75,903 | $69,117 | #274 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Central Florida economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,743 one year after graduating and $76,360 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Central Florida rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Central Florida ranks #208 by median pay four years after graduation, and #145 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Central Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,750.
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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.