Economics at Knox College
Galesburg, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Knox College graduates in economics earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Knox 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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| 341 | Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA | $62,761 | $64,970 | #305 | — |
| 342 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $62,511 | $68,283 | #278 | $47,098 |
| 343 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $62,384 | $56,166 | #350 | $41,910 |
| 344 | Knox College Galesburg, IL | $62,144 | $61,056 | #332 | $23,222 |
| 345 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $62,138 | $54,719 | #360 | $50,463 |
| 346 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $62,005 | $71,792 | #248 | $43,656 |
| 347 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $61,502 | $65,632 | #299 | $34,671 |
Other Majors at Knox College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | $54,341 | — | #448 of 565 |
| Biology | $53,231 | $31,203 | #594 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,828 | $41,934 | #208 of 680 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | $45,120 | $26,350 | #6 of 9 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $38,967 | $15,466 | #121 of 137 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $28,757 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Knox College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,222 one year after graduating and $62,144 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Knox College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Knox College ranks #344 by median pay four years after graduation, and #332 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Knox College worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,498.
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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.