Economics at Fordham University
Bronx, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 109 graduates a year
Fordham University graduates in economics earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fordham 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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| 84 | DePauw University Greencastle, IN | $94,761 | $101,661 | #59 | $63,395 |
| 85 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $94,435 | $85,930 | #113 | $57,060 |
| 86 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $94,295 | $95,899 | #69 | $62,925 |
| 87 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $94,170 | $89,630 | #97 | $55,020 |
| 88 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $93,878 | $95,475 | #72 | $51,183 |
| 89 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $93,760 | $95,355 | #73 | $59,122 |
| 90 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $93,712 | $85,272 | #120 | $58,046 |
Other Economics Credentials at Fordham University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,147 | $105,001 | — |
Other Majors at Fordham University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fordham University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,020 one year after graduating and $94,170 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fordham University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Fordham University ranks #87 by median pay four years after graduation, and #97 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Fordham University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.