Economics at New York University
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 540 graduates a year
New York University graduates in economics earn 41% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New York 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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| 33 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $118,999 | $104,274 | #53 | $84,460 |
| 34 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $118,557 | $112,842 | #35 | $55,614 |
| 35 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $118,131 | $104,027 | #55 | $69,288 |
| 36 | New York University New York, NY | $116,510 | $110,893 | #37 | $68,495 |
| 37 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $115,837 | $105,480 | #51 | $71,737 |
| 38 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $114,601 | $122,296 | #25 | $53,148 |
| 39 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $112,864 | $114,784 | #32 | $68,164 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New York University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,495 one year after graduating and $116,510 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New York University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, New York University ranks #36 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at New York University worth it?
Its graduates earn 41% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,767.
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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.