Economics at Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 85 graduates a year
Case Western Reserve University graduates in economics earn 39% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Case Western Reserve 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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| 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 |
| 40 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $112,700 | $102,550 | #57 | $98,104 |
| 41 | Elon University Elon, NC | $112,303 | $120,517 | #26 | $69,298 |
Other Majors at Case Western Reserve University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $143,580 | $95,688 | #37 of 349 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $106,134 | $83,639 | #11 of 59 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $99,557 | $83,227 | #112 of 258 |
| Chemical Engineering | $96,533 | $83,706 | #81 of 158 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $94,197 | $76,736 | #103 of 318 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $94,168 | $78,815 | #59 of 118 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $89,760 | $67,830 | #118 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,582 | $69,389 | #435 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $85,493 | $65,784 | #135 of 452 |
| Civil Engineering | $79,980 | $74,266 | #194 of 233 |
| Political Science and Government | $76,451 | — | #54 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,576 | — | #458 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $55,540 | $28,972 | #223 of 1027 |
| Biology | $53,604 | $26,254 | #579 of 841 |
| Marketing | — | $45,251 | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | $30,198 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $22,390 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Case Western Reserve University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,148 one year after graduating and $114,601 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Case Western Reserve University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Case Western Reserve University ranks #38 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Case Western Reserve University worth it?
Its graduates earn 39% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,883.
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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.