Economics at Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 69 graduates a year
Georgia State University graduates in economics earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Georgia State 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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| 352 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $60,612 | $59,551 | #342 | $37,798 |
| 353 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $60,401 | $54,958 | #359 | $35,041 |
| 354 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $58,497 | $55,677 | #354 | $41,547 |
| 355 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $58,344 | $60,398 | #337 | $40,598 |
| 356 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $58,252 | $57,232 | #349 | $40,004 |
| 357 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $56,681 | $58,676 | #344 | $39,899 |
| 358 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $56,571 | $53,844 | #362 | $47,940 |
Other Economics Credentials at Georgia State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,518 | $95,801 | $35,049 |
Other Majors at Georgia State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgia State University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,598 one year after graduating and $58,344 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgia State University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Georgia State University ranks #355 by median pay four years after graduation, and #337 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Georgia State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
← All data for Georgia State University · Methodology
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.