Economics at St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
St Catherine University graduates in economics earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How St Catherine 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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| 114 | Whitman College Walla Walla, WA | $88,393 | $81,303 | #144 | $46,832 |
| 115 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $88,067 | $77,552 | #195 | $71,559 |
| 116 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $87,943 | $89,439 | #98 | — |
| 117 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $87,821 | $83,888 | #128 | $64,916 |
| 118 | The University of the South Sewanee, TN | $87,762 | $95,871 | #70 | $58,532 |
| 119 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $87,667 | $83,441 | #130 | $31,597 |
| 120 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $87,548 | $79,720 | #171 | $53,024 |
Other Majors at St Catherine University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,514 | $76,084 | #520 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $83,211 | $72,272 | #59 of 253 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,526 | — | #342 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,876 | $54,419 | #451 of 1176 |
| Biology | $64,834 | $40,937 | #199 of 841 |
| Social Work | $62,227 | $44,257 | #22 of 420 |
| Public Health | $61,169 | $42,407 | #82 of 215 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $61,048 | — | #103 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $55,058 | $44,606 | #305 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,873 | — | #222 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,822 | $32,946 | #304 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,549 | — | #331 of 576 |
| American Sign Language | $45,973 | $28,787 | #9 of 20 |
| Psychology | — | $32,426 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $31,547 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St Catherine University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,916 one year after graduating and $87,821 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St Catherine University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, St Catherine University ranks #117 by median pay four years after graduation, and #128 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at St Catherine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,107.
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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.