Economics at Westfield State University
Westfield, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Westfield State University graduates in economics earn 12% 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 Westfield State 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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| 238 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $73,154 | $74,398 | #227 | $48,242 |
| 239 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $72,890 | $66,325 | #297 | $35,628 |
| 240 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $72,617 | $82,427 | #139 | — |
| 241 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $72,539 | $63,878 | #310 | $41,085 |
| 242 | Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | $72,305 | $73,535 | #239 | $50,402 |
| 243 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $72,304 | $63,460 | #315 | $51,464 |
| 244 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $72,170 | $76,095 | #208 | $42,508 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Westfield State University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,085 one year after graduating and $72,539 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Westfield State University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Westfield State University ranks #241 by median pay four years after graduation, and #310 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Westfield State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.