Economics at Drew University
Madison, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Drew University graduates in economics earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Drew 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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| 97 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $91,386 | $97,523 | #65 | $65,098 |
| 98 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $91,252 | $87,165 | #107 | $52,439 |
| 99 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $91,094 | $80,218 | #163 | $34,023 |
| 100 | Drew University Madison, NJ | $90,814 | $79,706 | #173 | $33,639 |
| 101 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | $90,802 | $86,425 | #110 | $54,328 |
| 102 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $90,742 | $96,835 | #66 | $57,379 |
| 103 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $90,662 | $79,837 | #169 | $58,954 |
Other Majors at Drew University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,232 | $40,242 | #204 of 1176 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $69,293 | $27,823 | #25 of 225 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,965 | $35,171 | #163 of 565 |
| Psychology | $65,997 | — | #34 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $60,261 | $20,658 | #79 of 462 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $59,399 | $28,961 | #101 of 476 |
| Biology | $58,620 | $24,229 | #389 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,452 | $32,279 | #76 of 576 |
| Computer Science | — | $47,689 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $38,562 | $13,710 | #157 of 255 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $28,881 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drew University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,639 one year after graduating and $90,814 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drew University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Drew University ranks #100 by median pay four years after graduation, and #173 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Drew University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,914.
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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.