Economics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 256 graduates a year
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates in economics earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 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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| 156 | Rhodes College Memphis, TN | $82,950 | $90,614 | #93 | $57,814 |
| 157 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $82,722 | $86,076 | #111 | $46,400 |
| 158 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $82,697 | $75,249 | #220 | $46,310 |
| 159 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $82,488 | $78,794 | #184 | $56,902 |
| 160 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $82,447 | $84,680 | #122 | $47,211 |
| 161 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $82,438 | $85,340 | #118 | $49,725 |
| 162 | Pace University New York, NY | $82,118 | $78,159 | #187 | $51,426 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Minnesota-Twin Cities economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,902 one year after graduating and $82,488 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranks #159 by median pay four years after graduation, and #184 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.