Economics at Albion College
Albion, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Albion College graduates in economics earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Albion 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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| 312 | Kean University Union, NJ | $66,368 | $58,250 | #345 | — |
| 313 | Salve Regina University Newport, RI | $66,226 | $65,226 | #302 | — |
| 314 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $66,148 | $58,057 | #346 | $39,375 |
| 315 | Albion College Albion, MI | $66,048 | $69,640 | #265 | $48,756 |
| 316 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $66,040 | $67,143 | #289 | $51,316 |
| 317 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $65,946 | $67,068 | #291 | $51,960 |
| 318 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $65,804 | $70,556 | #258 | $44,898 |
Other Majors at Albion College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,887 | $59,926 | #170 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,221 | $62,266 | #291 of 796 |
| Biology | $61,092 | $20,713 | #302 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,300 | $39,209 | #326 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,210 | $43,301 | #117 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,451 | $30,314 | #430 of 610 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $39,066 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $23,906 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Albion College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,756 one year after graduating and $66,048 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Albion College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Albion College ranks #315 by median pay four years after graduation, and #265 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Albion College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,849.
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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.