Economics at Clark University
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Clark 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 Clark 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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| 96 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $91,701 | $93,233 | #81 | $71,630 |
| 97 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $91,386 | $97,523 | #65 | $65,098 |
| 98 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $91,252 | $87,165 | #107 | $52,439 |
| 99 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $91,094 | $80,218 | #163 | $34,023 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Clark University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $115,804 | — | #89 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,234 | $43,449 | #86 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,174 | $33,625 | #153 of 565 |
| Sociology | $64,988 | — | #34 of 462 |
| Psychology | $61,203 | $33,264 | #82 of 1027 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,649 | — | #69 of 225 |
| Biology | $58,429 | $37,590 | #397 of 841 |
| History | $53,926 | — | #156 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $52,075 | $34,500 | #165 of 265 |
| Geography and Cartography | $49,230 | $29,713 | #109 of 117 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,113 | $22,670 | #377 of 576 |
| Social Sciences | $45,710 | — | #29 of 35 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,844 | — | #284 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clark University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,023 one year after graduating and $91,094 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clark University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Clark University ranks #99 by median pay four years after graduation, and #163 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Clark 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.