Economics at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 417 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates in economics earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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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| 178 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $80,795 | $77,177 | #196 | — |
| 179 | North Central College Naperville, IL | $80,494 | $79,085 | #180 | $52,728 |
| 180 | Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN | $80,461 | $76,857 | #202 | $54,752 |
| 181 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $80,434 | $70,831 | #257 | $52,309 |
| 182 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $79,957 | $92,556 | #84 | $46,386 |
| 183 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $79,729 | $69,971 | #264 | $54,859 |
| 184 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $79,510 | $72,349 | #245 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,309 one year after graduating and $80,434 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #181 by median pay four years after graduation, and #257 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Massachusetts-Amherst worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
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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.