Economics at Washington College
Chestertown, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Washington College graduates in economics earn 8% 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 Washington 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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| 213 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $75,865 | $77,155 | #197 | $46,860 |
| 214 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $75,784 | $78,326 | #185 | — |
| 215 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $75,695 | $76,141 | #206 | $45,941 |
| 216 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $75,674 | $66,413 | #296 | $50,835 |
| 217 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $75,602 | $78,138 | #188 | $54,827 |
| 218 | Ursinus College Collegeville, PA | $75,573 | $76,858 | #201 | $52,496 |
| 219 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $75,485 | $80,554 | #156 | $50,209 |
Other Majors at Washington College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $74,880 | $48,699 | #42 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,018 | $36,741 | #130 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $67,983 | — | #51 of 118 |
| Biology | $55,165 | $34,553 | #524 of 841 |
| Sociology | $53,799 | — | #193 of 462 |
| History | $51,167 | — | #217 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,831 | $22,324 | #233 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,305 | — | #371 of 576 |
| Psychology | $44,955 | $34,490 | #803 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,835 one year after graduating and $75,674 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Washington College ranks #216 by median pay four years after graduation, and #296 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Washington College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.