Economics at Smith College
Northampton, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Smith College graduates in economics earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Smith 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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| 112 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | $88,507 | $84,543 | #124 | $45,720 |
| 113 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $88,479 | $77,915 | #189 | $53,303 |
| 114 | Whitman College Walla Walla, WA | $88,393 | $81,303 | #144 | $46,832 |
| 115 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $88,067 | $77,552 | #195 | $71,559 |
| 116 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $87,943 | $89,439 | #98 | — |
| 117 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $87,821 | $83,888 | #128 | $64,916 |
| 118 | The University of the South Sewanee, TN | $87,762 | $95,871 | #70 | $58,532 |
Other Majors at Smith College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $86,262 | $53,571 | #37 of 57 |
| Statistics | — | $69,250 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $68,916 | $42,327 | #140 of 565 |
| Computer Science | — | $66,981 | — |
| Biology | $63,133 | $32,747 | #239 of 841 |
| Sociology | $58,664 | $35,252 | #96 of 462 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $58,304 | $35,407 | #91 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $52,938 | $25,023 | #176 of 576 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $51,267 | $43,717 | #57 of 82 |
| Area Studies | $51,131 | $29,878 | #49 of 70 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $48,183 | $21,648 | #220 of 265 |
| History | $46,960 | $26,131 | #320 of 459 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $46,136 | $19,105 | #79 of 103 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $43,354 | $20,171 | #162 of 423 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $36,727 | — |
| Education | — | $33,737 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Smith College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,559 one year after graduating and $88,067 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Smith College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Smith College ranks #115 by median pay four years after graduation, and #195 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Smith College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.