Economics at University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 133 graduates a year
University of Miami graduates in economics earn 12% 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 Miami 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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| 88 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $93,878 | $95,475 | #72 | $51,183 |
| 89 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $93,760 | $95,355 | #73 | $59,122 |
| 90 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $93,712 | $85,272 | #120 | $58,046 |
| 91 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $92,998 | $98,984 | #62 | $42,129 |
| 92 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $92,653 | $84,369 | #127 | $56,261 |
| 93 | Reed College Portland, OR | $92,453 | $92,998 | #82 | $53,110 |
| 94 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $92,325 | $81,032 | #146 | $62,218 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Miami economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,129 one year after graduating and $92,998 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Miami rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Miami ranks #91 by median pay four years after graduation, and #62 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Miami worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,101.
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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.