Economics at Worcester State University
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Worcester State University graduates in economics earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Worcester 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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| 342 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $62,511 | $68,283 | #278 | $47,098 |
| 343 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $62,384 | $56,166 | #350 | $41,910 |
| 344 | Knox College Galesburg, IL | $62,144 | $61,056 | #332 | $23,222 |
| 345 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $62,138 | $54,719 | #360 | $50,463 |
| 346 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $62,005 | $71,792 | #248 | $43,656 |
| 347 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $61,502 | $65,632 | #299 | $34,671 |
| 348 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $61,175 | $55,665 | #355 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Worcester State University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,463 one year after graduating and $62,138 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Worcester State University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Worcester State University ranks #345 by median pay four years after graduation, and #360 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Worcester State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for economics ($82,686).
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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.