Economics at Barnard College
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 104 graduates a year
Barnard College graduates in economics earn 35% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Barnard College 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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| 40 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $112,700 | $102,550 | #57 | $98,104 |
| 41 | Elon University Elon, NC | $112,303 | $120,517 | #26 | $69,298 |
| 42 | Haverford College Haverford, PA | $112,050 | $113,956 | #33 | — |
| 43 | Barnard College New York, NY | $111,909 | $106,514 | #49 | $85,860 |
| 44 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $111,833 | $106,442 | #50 | $61,946 |
| 45 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $111,631 | $115,561 | #30 | $71,340 |
| 46 | Bates College Lewiston, ME | $110,880 | $117,836 | #27 | $71,187 |
Other Majors at Barnard College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $107,434 | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $79,807 | $40,294 | #2 of 30 |
| Sociology | $77,821 | $48,215 | #6 of 462 |
| Political Science and Government | $77,805 | $57,298 | #49 of 565 |
| Biology | $75,696 | $47,329 | #48 of 841 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $66,787 | $24,569 | #26 of 67 |
| Area Studies | $66,117 | $34,142 | #18 of 70 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $65,644 | $44,055 | #22 of 82 |
| History | $62,258 | $48,092 | #42 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $61,327 | $40,414 | #44 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $42,622 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $39,947 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Barnard College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $85,860 one year after graduating and $111,909 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Barnard College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Barnard College ranks #43 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Barnard College worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,250.
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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.