Economics at Kenyon College
Gambier, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
Kenyon College graduates in economics earn 26% 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 Kenyon College 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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| 53 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $105,467 | $96,037 | #68 | $65,603 |
| 54 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $104,943 | $95,491 | #71 | $54,267 |
| 55 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $103,846 | $111,442 | #36 | $65,344 |
| 56 | Kenyon College Gambier, OH | $103,791 | $110,761 | #38 | $58,082 |
| 57 | Colby College Waterville, ME | $103,491 | $109,984 | #41 | $76,401 |
| 58 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $103,164 | $93,872 | #78 | $64,885 |
| 59 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $102,584 | $97,639 | #64 | $79,845 |
Other Majors at Kenyon College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies | $72,305 | — | #9 of 87 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,620 | $23,082 | #31 of 423 |
| English Language and Literature | $52,945 | $29,962 | #175 of 576 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $39,550 | — |
| Psychology | — | $39,203 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kenyon College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,082 one year after graduating and $103,791 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kenyon College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Kenyon College ranks #56 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Kenyon College worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,718.
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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.