Economics at Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Montclair State University graduates in economics earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Montclair 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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| 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 |
| 316 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $66,040 | $67,143 | #289 | $51,316 |
| 317 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $65,946 | $67,068 | #291 | $51,960 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montclair State University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,375 one year after graduating and $66,148 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montclair State University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Montclair State University ranks #314 by median pay four years after graduation, and #346 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Montclair State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,750.
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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.