Economics at Denison University
Granville, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 78 graduates a year
Denison University graduates in economics earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Denison 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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| 72 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $98,209 | $105,392 | #52 | $56,416 |
| 73 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $98,178 | $89,336 | #99 | $66,334 |
| 74 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $98,178 | $99,848 | #61 | $70,967 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Denison University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | $66,730 | $47,396 | #78 of 660 |
| Education | $65,429 | — | #5 of 71 |
| Biology | $55,654 | $31,017 | #503 of 841 |
| International Business | — | $53,516 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $49,358 | $42,992 | #188 of 225 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | $49,035 | $23,752 | #4 of 9 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $36,909 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $36,236 | — |
| Political Science and Government | — | $31,272 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Denison University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,087 one year after graduating and $97,394 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Denison University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Denison University ranks #75 by median pay four years after graduation, and #56 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Denison University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,375.
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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.