Economics at Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Saint Johns University graduates in economics earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Johns 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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| 177 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $80,907 | $75,664 | #215 | — |
| 178 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $80,795 | $77,177 | #196 | — |
| 179 | North Central College Naperville, IL | $80,494 | $79,085 | #180 | $52,728 |
| 180 | Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN | $80,461 | $76,857 | #202 | $54,752 |
| 181 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $80,434 | $70,831 | #257 | $52,309 |
| 182 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $79,957 | $92,556 | #84 | $46,386 |
| 183 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $79,729 | $69,971 | #264 | $54,859 |
Other Majors at Saint Johns University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $101,188 | $69,964 | #164 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $80,872 | $61,135 | #245 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,762 | $51,959 | #248 of 1176 |
| Biology | $71,560 | $34,684 | #78 of 841 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $67,607 | — | #8 of 137 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,770 | $20,939 | #233 of 565 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $59,718 | $44,047 | #71 of 265 |
| Psychology | $56,446 | — | #194 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $40,423 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Johns University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,752 one year after graduating and $80,461 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Johns University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Saint Johns University ranks #180 by median pay four years after graduation, and #202 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Saint Johns University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% 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.