Economics at Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
Grinnell College graduates in economics earn 34% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grinnell 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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| 45 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $111,631 | $115,561 | #30 | $71,340 |
| 46 | Bates College Lewiston, ME | $110,880 | $117,836 | #27 | $71,187 |
| 47 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $110,773 | $100,869 | #60 | $74,958 |
| 48 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $110,724 | $116,468 | #29 | $46,791 |
| 49 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $110,552 | $116,564 | #28 | $68,416 |
| 50 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $109,324 | $104,054 | #54 | $63,475 |
| 51 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $108,422 | $110,266 | #40 | $70,946 |
Other Majors at Grinnell College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $109,892 | $84,449 | #114 of 349 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,518 | $36,662 | #147 of 565 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $59,638 | — | #98 of 476 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $57,752 | $28,507 | #39 of 82 |
| Biology | $56,275 | $37,170 | #480 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $54,983 | $28,691 | #132 of 225 |
| History | $54,703 | $39,687 | #135 of 459 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $53,105 | $38,598 | #100 of 110 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,854 | — | #544 of 576 |
| Sociology | — | $28,216 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $20,111 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grinnell College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,791 one year after graduating and $110,724 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grinnell College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Grinnell College ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Grinnell College worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,500.
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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.