Economics at University of Georgia
Athens, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 81 graduates a year
University of Georgia graduates in economics earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Georgia 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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| 158 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $82,697 | $75,249 | #220 | $46,310 |
| 159 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $82,488 | $78,794 | #184 | $56,902 |
| 160 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $82,447 | $84,680 | #122 | $47,211 |
| 161 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $82,438 | $85,340 | #118 | $49,725 |
| 162 | Pace University New York, NY | $82,118 | $78,159 | #187 | $51,426 |
| 163 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $81,881 | $73,719 | #232 | $52,227 |
| 164 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $81,881 | $73,719 | #233 | $52,227 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Georgia economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,725 one year after graduating and $82,438 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Georgia rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Georgia ranks #161 by median pay four years after graduation, and #118 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Georgia worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,250.
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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.