Economics at Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Central Michigan University graduates in economics earn 21% 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 Central Michigan 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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| 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 |
| 319 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $65,757 | $62,587 | #318 | $55,786 |
| 320 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $65,174 | $68,718 | #275 | $48,636 |
| 321 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $65,097 | $69,181 | #271 | $46,159 |
| 322 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $65,049 | $61,913 | #326 | $39,377 |
| 323 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $65,025 | $60,811 | #333 | $45,257 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Michigan University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,636 one year after graduating and $65,174 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Michigan University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Central Michigan University ranks #320 by median pay four years after graduation, and #275 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Central Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.