Economics at Canisius University
Buffalo, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Canisius 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 Canisius 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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| 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 |
| 318 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $65,804 | $70,556 | #258 | $44,898 |
| 319 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $65,757 | $62,587 | #318 | $55,786 |
| 320 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $65,174 | $68,718 | #275 | $48,636 |
| 321 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $65,097 | $69,181 | #271 | $46,159 |
| 322 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $65,049 | $61,913 | #326 | $39,377 |
Other Majors at Canisius University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,563 | $53,065 | #226 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,001 | $48,587 | #347 of 452 |
| Marketing | $66,256 | — | #268 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,955 | $47,875 | #674 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,398 | $31,797 | #270 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,674 | $33,843 | #122 of 660 |
| Sociology | $58,469 | — | #99 of 462 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,036 | $26,254 | #190 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,529 | $35,264 | #321 of 660 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $51,532 | $29,333 | #56 of 82 |
| Human Services | $51,522 | — | #31 of 94 |
| Biology | $48,104 | $29,397 | #735 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $45,233 | $15,681 | #250 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $45,180 | — | #408 of 576 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $40,174 | $26,398 | #43 of 52 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $39,148 | $25,154 | #150 of 158 |
| Journalism | — | $34,766 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Canisius University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,786 one year after graduating and $65,757 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Canisius University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Canisius University ranks #319 by median pay four years after graduation, and #318 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Canisius University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,923.
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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.