Economics at Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Morehouse College graduates in economics earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Morehouse College 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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| 136 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $85,136 | $80,689 | #151 | $60,472 |
| 137 | American University Washington, DC | $85,016 | $74,496 | #225 | $58,151 |
| 138 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $84,829 | $83,344 | #131 | $62,889 |
| 139 | Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | $84,816 | $87,802 | #106 | $40,726 |
| 140 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $84,639 | $80,559 | #155 | $45,301 |
| 141 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $84,559 | $80,772 | #148 | $56,238 |
| 142 | SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY | $84,529 | $80,454 | #159 | $48,691 |
Other Majors at Morehouse College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $112,934 | — | #72 of 459 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,139 | $32,340 | #111 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,422 | $55,567 | #394 of 1176 |
| Sociology | $62,517 | $31,391 | #54 of 462 |
| Psychology | $54,867 | $31,474 | #257 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,847 | $24,659 | #353 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,273 | $26,839 | #631 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $39,567 | $26,158 | #597 of 610 |
| Biology | $34,866 | $19,679 | #835 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Morehouse College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,726 one year after graduating and $84,816 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Morehouse College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Morehouse College ranks #139 by median pay four years after graduation, and #106 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Morehouse College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,502.
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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.