Economics at John Carroll University
University Heights, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
John Carroll University graduates in economics earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How John Carroll 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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| 94 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $92,325 | $81,032 | #146 | $62,218 |
| 95 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | $91,962 | $80,583 | #154 | — |
| 96 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $91,701 | $93,233 | #81 | $71,630 |
| 97 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $91,386 | $97,523 | #65 | $65,098 |
| 98 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $91,252 | $87,165 | #107 | $52,439 |
| 99 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $91,094 | $80,218 | #163 | $34,023 |
| 100 | Drew University Madison, NJ | $90,814 | $79,706 | #173 | $33,639 |
Other Majors at John Carroll University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $88,824 | $65,716 | #253 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,546 | $62,145 | #155 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,728 | $55,590 | #144 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,272 | $54,238 | #175 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $73,881 | $48,890 | #134 of 516 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,144 | $50,938 | #66 of 187 |
| Biology | $69,024 | — | #112 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $65,098 | $27,971 | #63 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $62,270 | $41,072 | #124 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $57,377 | $28,507 | #388 of 565 |
| Sociology | $57,173 | $36,845 | #123 of 462 |
| Psychology | $54,870 | $36,602 | #256 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,493 | $29,095 | #265 of 576 |
| Education | $45,791 | $37,978 | #53 of 71 |
| Chemistry | — | $30,087 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $17,813 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do John Carroll University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,098 one year after graduating and $91,386 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does John Carroll University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, John Carroll University ranks #97 by median pay four years after graduation, and #65 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at John Carroll University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,250.
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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.