Economics at Goucher College
Baltimore, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Goucher College graduates in economics earn 37% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Goucher 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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| 362 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $54,998 | $50,045 | #365 | $32,877 |
| 363 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $54,060 | $49,191 | #366 | $37,679 |
| 364 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $52,179 | $55,017 | #358 | — |
| 365 | Goucher College Baltimore, MD | $51,727 | $45,396 | #368 | $46,774 |
| 366 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $50,863 | $54,583 | #361 | — |
| 367 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $48,169 | $50,789 | #364 | $43,746 |
| 368 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $42,701 | $46,646 | #367 | — |
Other Majors at Goucher College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,402 | $46,511 | #565 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,752 | — | #368 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,333 | $32,545 | #370 of 576 |
| Psychology | $44,901 | $31,463 | #805 of 1027 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $25,868 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Goucher College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,774 one year after graduating and $51,727 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Goucher College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Goucher College ranks #365 by median pay four years after graduation, and #368 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Goucher College worth it?
Its graduates earn 37% 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.