Economics at Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Calvin University graduates in economics earn 42% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Calvin 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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| 364 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $52,179 | $55,017 | #358 | — |
| 365 | Goucher College Baltimore, MD | $51,727 | $45,396 | #368 | $46,774 |
| 366 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $50,863 | $54,583 | #361 | — |
| 367 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $48,169 | $50,789 | #364 | $43,746 |
| 368 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $42,701 | $46,646 | #367 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Calvin University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,746 one year after graduating and $48,169 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Calvin University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Calvin University ranks #367 by median pay four years after graduation, and #364 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Calvin University worth it?
Its graduates earn 42% 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.