Economics at St Lawrence University
Canton, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
St Lawrence University graduates in economics earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How St Lawrence 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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| 75 | Denison University Granville, OH | $97,394 | $103,934 | #56 | $55,087 |
| 76 | Boston University Boston, MA | $96,723 | $85,175 | #121 | $55,733 |
| 77 | Pomona College Claremont, CA | $96,702 | $87,992 | #105 | $70,051 |
| 78 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $96,345 | $91,700 | #87 | $57,829 |
| 79 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $95,872 | $84,425 | #125 | $57,299 |
| 80 | Providence College Providence, RI | $95,590 | $94,146 | #77 | $69,364 |
| 81 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $95,440 | $86,844 | #109 | $62,091 |
Other Majors at St Lawrence University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $88,586 | $58,047 | #50 of 309 |
| Business/Commerce | $82,269 | $54,772 | #29 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $75,486 | $35,977 | #61 of 565 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $72,849 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $72,839 | $35,414 | #32 of 660 |
| Biology | $69,386 | $33,561 | #107 of 841 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $65,419 | $26,016 | #24 of 87 |
| Psychology | $62,479 | $37,068 | #65 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $61,335 | $29,493 | #43 of 576 |
| Social Sciences | $60,518 | $32,933 | #11 of 35 |
| History | $57,349 | $35,230 | #89 of 459 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,720 | — | #30 of 423 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $41,638 | $17,443 | #58 of 62 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $33,270 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St Lawrence University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,829 one year after graduating and $96,345 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St Lawrence University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, St Lawrence University ranks #78 by median pay four years after graduation, and #87 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at St Lawrence University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.