Economics at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
University of Kentucky graduates in economics earn 17% 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 University of Kentucky 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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| 286 | Emmanuel College Boston, MA | $68,905 | $60,678 | #335 | $51,698 |
| 287 | Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-sydney, VA | $68,795 | $62,644 | #317 | $52,155 |
| 288 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $68,634 | $63,219 | #316 | — |
| 289 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $68,532 | $77,599 | #194 | $41,713 |
| 290 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $68,380 | $80,897 | #147 | — |
| 291 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $68,194 | $72,584 | #244 | $36,115 |
| 292 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $68,051 | $77,054 | #199 | $53,857 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kentucky economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,713 one year after graduating and $68,532 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kentucky rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Kentucky ranks #289 by median pay four years after graduation, and #194 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Kentucky worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.