Economics at Princeton University
Princeton, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 132 graduates a year
Princeton University graduates in economics earn 94% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 7% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Princeton 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 |
Other Majors at Princeton University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $217,973 | $146,624 | #4 of 349 |
| Computer Engineering | $214,274 | — | #2 of 189 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $115,927 | $85,328 | #7 of 318 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $107,792 | $73,630 | #2 of 34 |
| Operations Research | — | $100,354 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $88,576 | $63,317 | #20 of 565 |
| History | $80,347 | $45,363 | #10 of 459 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $63,216 | $47,050 | #29 of 82 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $62,344 | $53,038 | #6 of 62 |
| English Language and Literature | $61,323 | $35,178 | #45 of 576 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $41,848 | — |
| Sociology | — | $32,914 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $32,647 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Princeton University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $103,041 one year after graduating and $160,763 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Princeton University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Princeton University ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Princeton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 94% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,250.
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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.