Economics at Hanover College
Hanover, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Hanover College graduates in economics earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hanover 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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| 232 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $74,123 | $67,447 | #285 | $44,125 |
| 233 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $74,061 | $68,120 | #280 | $44,845 |
| 234 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $74,056 | $78,823 | #183 | $48,632 |
| 235 | Hanover College Hanover, IN | $73,827 | $79,203 | #179 | $45,740 |
| 236 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $73,527 | $78,260 | #186 | $47,304 |
| 237 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $73,319 | $68,568 | #277 | $51,521 |
| 238 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $73,154 | $74,398 | #227 | $48,242 |
Other Majors at Hanover College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $61,030 | $31,321 | #304 of 841 |
| Psychology | $59,512 | $34,528 | #105 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,227 | $31,621 | #212 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,668 | $35,085 | #194 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hanover College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,740 one year after graduating and $73,827 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hanover College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Hanover College ranks #235 by median pay four years after graduation, and #179 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Hanover College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,898.
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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.