Economics at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 274 graduates a year
Michigan State University graduates in economics earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Michigan 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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| 184 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $79,510 | $72,349 | #245 | — |
| 185 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $79,468 | $88,118 | #104 | $45,075 |
| 186 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $79,456 | $82,253 | #140 | $59,907 |
| 187 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $79,428 | $83,748 | #129 | $54,013 |
| 188 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $79,310 | $84,636 | #123 | — |
| 189 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $79,267 | $82,481 | #138 | $57,663 |
| 190 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $79,018 | $80,362 | #160 | $51,722 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan State University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,013 one year after graduating and $79,428 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan State University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Michigan State University ranks #187 by median pay four years after graduation, and #129 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Michigan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,231.
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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.