Economics at Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 97 graduates a year
Wellesley College graduates in economics earn 47% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 9% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wellesley 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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| 26 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $122,637 | $131,567 | #12 | $76,299 |
| 27 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $122,068 | $109,900 | #42 | $71,191 |
| 28 | Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | $121,983 | $129,636 | #16 | $75,867 |
| 29 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $121,787 | $107,246 | #46 | $86,367 |
| 30 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $121,337 | $106,850 | #48 | $72,099 |
| 31 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $121,307 | $110,381 | #39 | $76,606 |
| 32 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $120,303 | $108,311 | #45 | $74,023 |
Other Majors at Wellesley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $177,213 | $100,644 | #7 of 459 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $98,816 | — | #5 of 54 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,830 | $50,214 | #91 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $65,036 | $36,776 | #39 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $59,865 | $38,376 | #58 of 576 |
| Biology | $58,285 | $36,621 | #407 of 841 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $52,538 | $36,283 | #53 of 82 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $44,687 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $43,926 | — |
| Area Studies | — | $43,231 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $37,724 | — |
| Anthropology | — | $31,973 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wellesley College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $86,367 one year after graduating and $121,787 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wellesley College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Wellesley College ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #46 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Wellesley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 47% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,190.
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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.