Economics at University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
University of West Georgia graduates in economics earn 31% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of West 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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| 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 |
| 359 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $56,369 | $57,311 | #348 | — |
| 360 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | $55,706 | $53,021 | #363 | $33,709 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of West Georgia economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,899 one year after graduating and $56,681 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of West Georgia rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of West Georgia ranks #357 by median pay four years after graduation, and #344 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of West Georgia worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,625.
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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.