Economics at University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 132 graduates a year
University of Missouri-Columbia graduates in economics earn 10% less 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 University of Missouri-Columbia 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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| 227 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $75,014 | $79,843 | #168 | $41,519 |
| 228 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $74,965 | $71,351 | #251 | $44,349 |
| 229 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $74,844 | $79,870 | #167 | $52,864 |
| 230 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $74,661 | $80,052 | #164 | $52,635 |
| 231 | Moravian University Bethlehem, PA | $74,527 | $75,795 | #212 | $53,999 |
| 232 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $74,123 | $67,447 | #285 | $44,125 |
| 233 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $74,061 | $68,120 | #280 | $44,845 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-Columbia economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,635 one year after graduating and $74,661 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-Columbia rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Missouri-Columbia ranks #230 by median pay four years after graduation, and #164 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Missouri-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,315.
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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.