Economics at University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 335 graduates a year
University of Florida graduates in economics earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of 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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| 105 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $89,881 | $85,856 | #115 | $60,323 |
| 106 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $89,466 | $90,961 | #90 | $54,462 |
| 107 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $89,354 | $90,847 | #92 | $58,717 |
| 108 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $89,075 | $94,809 | #75 | $42,349 |
| 109 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $88,799 | $81,676 | #143 | $52,129 |
| 110 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $88,682 | $80,695 | #150 | $53,206 |
| 111 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $88,638 | $93,236 | #80 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Florida economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,349 one year after graduating and $89,075 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Florida rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Florida ranks #108 by median pay four years after graduation, and #75 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.