Economics at Emory University
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 158 graduates a year
Emory University graduates in economics earn 35% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Emory University 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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| 42 | Haverford College Haverford, PA | $112,050 | $113,956 | #33 | — |
| 43 | Barnard College New York, NY | $111,909 | $106,514 | #49 | $85,860 |
| 44 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $111,833 | $106,442 | #50 | $61,946 |
| 45 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $111,631 | $115,561 | #30 | $71,340 |
| 46 | Bates College Lewiston, ME | $110,880 | $117,836 | #27 | $71,187 |
| 47 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $110,773 | $100,869 | #60 | $74,958 |
| 48 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $110,724 | $116,468 | #29 | $46,791 |
Other Economics Credentials at Emory University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,551 | $74,173 | — |
Other Majors at Emory University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Emory University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,340 one year after graduating and $111,631 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Emory University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Emory University ranks #45 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Emory University worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,826.
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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.