Economics at Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 118 graduates a year
Washington University in St Louis graduates in economics earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 14% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington University in St Louis 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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| 57 | Colby College Waterville, ME | $103,491 | $109,984 | #41 | $76,401 |
| 58 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $103,164 | $93,872 | #78 | $64,885 |
| 59 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $102,584 | $97,639 | #64 | $79,845 |
| 60 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $102,439 | $109,836 | #43 | $66,325 |
| 61 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $101,423 | $92,288 | #85 | $70,531 |
| 62 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $101,423 | $89,314 | #100 | $70,531 |
| 63 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $101,423 | $89,314 | #101 | $70,531 |
Other Majors at Washington University in St Louis by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $185,551 | $102,814 | #2 of 452 |
| Computer Science | $177,066 | $110,302 | #19 of 349 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $162,355 | $106,701 | #1 of 84 |
| Systems Engineering | $119,297 | $83,874 | #5 of 11 |
| Chemical Engineering | $107,843 | $69,801 | #21 of 158 |
| Marketing | $100,489 | $70,819 | #7 of 516 |
| Mathematics | $98,497 | $79,799 | #30 of 309 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,965 | $72,057 | #76 of 318 |
| Psychology | $91,787 | — | #2 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | $90,778 | — | #15 of 565 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $75,261 | $37,377 | #10 of 82 |
| Anthropology | $71,018 | $34,489 | #4 of 188 |
| Biology | $68,359 | $24,925 | #122 of 841 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $67,771 | $33,615 | #29 of 299 |
| Cognitive Science | $67,212 | $30,996 | #16 of 19 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $66,498 | $38,854 | #20 of 87 |
| Area Studies | — | $30,716 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $16,635 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington University in St Louis economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,325 one year after graduating and $102,439 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington University in St Louis rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Washington University in St Louis ranks #60 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Washington University in St Louis worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,805.
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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.