Economics at Montana State University
Bozeman, MT · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Montana State University graduates in economics earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Montana State 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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| 339 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $62,852 | $67,073 | #290 | $44,759 |
| 340 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $62,798 | $63,866 | #311 | $35,051 |
| 341 | Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA | $62,761 | $64,970 | #305 | — |
| 342 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $62,511 | $68,283 | #278 | $47,098 |
| 343 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $62,384 | $56,166 | #350 | $41,910 |
| 344 | Knox College Galesburg, IL | $62,144 | $61,056 | #332 | $23,222 |
| 345 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $62,138 | $54,719 | #360 | $50,463 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montana State University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,098 one year after graduating and $62,511 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montana State University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Montana State University ranks #342 by median pay four years after graduation, and #278 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Montana State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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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.