Economics at Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Kalamazoo College graduates in economics earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kalamazoo 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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| 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 |
| 245 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $72,119 | $74,851 | #221 | $30,432 |
| 246 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $71,905 | $75,635 | #216 | $49,314 |
| 247 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $71,874 | $75,783 | #213 | — |
Other Majors at Kalamazoo College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $117,826 | $72,008 | #53 of 459 |
| Business/Commerce | $75,260 | $47,481 | #40 of 271 |
| Chemistry | $63,824 | $39,940 | #132 of 209 |
| Social Sciences | $59,193 | $28,442 | #12 of 35 |
| Psychology | $54,747 | $26,952 | #260 of 1027 |
| Biology | $52,863 | $24,211 | #602 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,150 | $24,329 | #275 of 576 |
| Political Science and Government | $45,265 | $30,494 | #551 of 565 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kalamazoo College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,508 one year after graduating and $72,170 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kalamazoo College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Kalamazoo College ranks #244 by median pay four years after graduation, and #208 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Kalamazoo College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% 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.