Economics at Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Gustavus Adolphus College graduates in economics earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Gustavus Adolphus 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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| 95 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | $91,962 | $80,583 | #154 | — |
| 96 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $91,701 | $93,233 | #81 | $71,630 |
| 97 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $91,386 | $97,523 | #65 | $65,098 |
| 98 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $91,252 | $87,165 | #107 | $52,439 |
| 99 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $91,094 | $80,218 | #163 | $34,023 |
| 100 | Drew University Madison, NJ | $90,814 | $79,706 | #173 | $33,639 |
| 101 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | $90,802 | $86,425 | #110 | $54,328 |
Other Majors at Gustavus Adolphus College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $95,200 | $64,094 | #78 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,114 | $71,294 | #505 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $79,260 | $49,881 | #34 of 271 |
| Physics | $73,540 | — | #78 of 107 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $69,423 | $50,074 | #50 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,218 | $38,463 | #276 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $62,016 | — | #57 of 225 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,870 | $38,796 | #164 of 610 |
| Biology | $54,202 | $31,877 | #551 of 841 |
| Psychology | $53,277 | $33,174 | #338 of 1027 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,758 | $38,024 | #198 of 265 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,822 | $47,250 | #224 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,629 | $44,117 | #355 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,987 | $33,456 | #349 of 576 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $28,601 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gustavus Adolphus College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,439 one year after graduating and $91,252 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gustavus Adolphus College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Gustavus Adolphus College ranks #98 by median pay four years after graduation, and #107 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Gustavus Adolphus College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.