Economics at University of South Florida
Tampa, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 200 graduates a year
University of South Florida graduates in economics earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South 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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| 301 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $67,285 | $72,206 | #247 | $33,742 |
| 302 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $67,155 | $61,107 | #331 | $46,408 |
| 303 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $67,071 | $68,192 | #279 | $33,957 |
| 304 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $67,007 | $71,320 | #252 | $47,351 |
| 305 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $66,787 | $61,430 | #330 | $41,502 |
| 306 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $66,760 | $65,591 | #300 | $45,386 |
| 307 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $66,749 | $60,737 | #334 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Florida economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,351 one year after graduating and $67,007 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Florida rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of South Florida ranks #304 by median pay four years after graduation, and #252 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of South Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,649.
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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.