Economics at Kean University
Union, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Kean University graduates in economics earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Kean 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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| 309 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $66,682 | $60,676 | #336 | $37,149 |
| 310 | Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $66,621 | $69,322 | #269 | $53,350 |
| 311 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $66,453 | $69,148 | #272 | — |
| 312 | Kean University Union, NJ | $66,368 | $58,250 | #345 | — |
| 313 | Salve Regina University Newport, RI | $66,226 | $65,226 | #302 | — |
| 314 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $66,148 | $58,057 | #346 | $39,375 |
| 315 | Albion College Albion, MI | $66,048 | $69,640 | #265 | $48,756 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kean University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn $66,368 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kean University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Kean University ranks #312 by median pay four years after graduation, and #345 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Kean University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for economics ($82,686).
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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.