Economics at University of Rochester
Rochester, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 104 graduates a year
University of Rochester graduates in economics earn 32% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Rochester 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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| 47 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $110,773 | $100,869 | #60 | $74,958 |
| 48 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $110,724 | $116,468 | #29 | $46,791 |
| 49 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $110,552 | $116,564 | #28 | $68,416 |
| 50 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $109,324 | $104,054 | #54 | $63,475 |
| 51 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $108,422 | $110,266 | #40 | $70,946 |
| 52 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $107,283 | $96,589 | #67 | $62,732 |
| 53 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $105,467 | $96,037 | #68 | $65,603 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Rochester economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,475 one year after graduating and $109,324 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Rochester rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Rochester ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #54 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Rochester worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,946.
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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.