Economics at Spelman College
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Spelman College graduates in economics earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Spelman 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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| 183 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $79,729 | $69,971 | #264 | $54,859 |
| 184 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $79,510 | $72,349 | #245 | — |
| 185 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $79,468 | $88,118 | #104 | $45,075 |
| 186 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $79,456 | $82,253 | #140 | $59,907 |
| 187 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $79,428 | $83,748 | #129 | $54,013 |
| 188 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $79,310 | $84,636 | #123 | — |
| 189 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $79,267 | $82,481 | #138 | $57,663 |
Other Majors at Spelman College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $98,692 | — |
| Mathematics | $94,634 | — | #33 of 309 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,378 | $39,050 | #176 of 565 |
| Sociology | $62,587 | — | #53 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,425 | $31,129 | #37 of 576 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $60,978 | $28,357 | #70 of 156 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $56,538 | $25,753 | #44 of 87 |
| Psychology | $52,775 | $29,343 | #363 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,364 | — | #227 of 680 |
| Biology | $48,995 | $21,638 | #712 of 841 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $25,137 | $28,080 | #103 of 103 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spelman College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,907 one year after graduating and $79,456 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Spelman College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Spelman College ranks #186 by median pay four years after graduation, and #140 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Spelman College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,375.
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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.