Economics at Assumption University
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Assumption University graduates in economics earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Assumption 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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| 100 | Drew University Madison, NJ | $90,814 | $79,706 | #173 | $33,639 |
| 101 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | $90,802 | $86,425 | #110 | $54,328 |
| 102 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $90,742 | $96,835 | #66 | $57,379 |
| 103 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $90,662 | $79,837 | #169 | $58,954 |
| 104 | Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA | $90,368 | $91,905 | #86 | $52,801 |
| 105 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $89,881 | $85,856 | #115 | $60,323 |
| 106 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $89,466 | $90,961 | #90 | $54,462 |
Other Majors at Assumption University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $87,681 | $67,012 | #143 of 796 |
| Biology | $83,706 | $42,252 | #12 of 841 |
| Marketing | $75,091 | $55,314 | #121 of 516 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $74,900 | $51,114 | #28 of 178 |
| Criminology | $67,883 | $48,600 | #6 of 113 |
| Sociology | $67,635 | $37,279 | #24 of 462 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,523 | $56,211 | #460 of 1176 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,073 | $34,206 | #41 of 576 |
| Psychology | $61,578 | $38,697 | #72 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $61,136 | $48,641 | #23 of 680 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,537 | $38,496 | #360 of 565 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $54,822 | $38,094 | #41 of 85 |
| History | $49,526 | — | #264 of 459 |
| Mathematics | — | $41,695 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $28,032 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Assumption University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,954 one year after graduating and $90,662 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Assumption University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Assumption University ranks #103 by median pay four years after graduation, and #169 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Assumption University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more 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.