Economics at Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 140 graduates a year
Johns Hopkins University graduates in economics earn 56% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 10% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Johns Hopkins University 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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| 16 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $129,985 | $132,196 | #10 | $89,097 |
| 17 | Rice University Houston, TX | $129,575 | $131,740 | #11 | $78,814 |
| 18 | Colgate University Hamilton, NY | $128,887 | $122,674 | #23 | $77,274 |
| 19 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $128,882 | $113,109 | #34 | $78,181 |
| 20 | Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA | $128,051 | $130,229 | #15 | $76,944 |
| 21 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $126,006 | $123,800 | #21 | $84,932 |
| 22 | Brown University Providence, RI | $124,508 | $122,628 | #24 | $72,064 |
Other Economics Credentials at Johns Hopkins University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,054 | $138,425 | $35,445 |
Other Majors at Johns Hopkins University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $196,467 | $109,514 | #3 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $147,384 | — | #2 of 1176 |
| Mathematics | $134,785 | $83,171 | #6 of 309 |
| Political Science and Government | $121,729 | — | #1 of 565 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $114,673 | $76,928 | #5 of 118 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $110,210 | — | #11 of 318 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $99,205 | $44,004 | #1 of 118 |
| Chemical Engineering | $94,671 | $51,267 | #94 of 158 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $79,127 | $46,455 | #11 of 207 |
| Public Health | $79,113 | $36,540 | #9 of 215 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $63,503 | $43,524 | #12 of 137 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $62,858 | — | #2 of 19 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $56,543 | $24,352 | #31 of 35 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $56,324 | $28,108 | #50 of 67 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $49,035 | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | $42,602 | — |
| Music | $29,849 | $16,479 | #256 of 268 |
| Human Biology | — | $19,916 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Johns Hopkins University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $78,181 one year after graduating and $128,882 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Johns Hopkins University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Johns Hopkins University ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #34 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Johns Hopkins University worth it?
Its graduates earn 56% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,250.
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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.