Economics at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 272 graduates a year
Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates in economics earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ohio State University-Main Campus 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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| 216 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $75,674 | $66,413 | #296 | $50,835 |
| 217 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $75,602 | $78,138 | #188 | $54,827 |
| 218 | Ursinus College Collegeville, PA | $75,573 | $76,858 | #201 | $52,496 |
| 219 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $75,485 | $80,554 | #156 | $50,209 |
| 220 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $75,482 | $75,927 | #210 | $47,865 |
| 221 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $75,479 | $76,740 | #203 | $47,034 |
| 222 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $75,443 | $80,509 | #158 | $58,590 |
Other Economics Credentials at Ohio State University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,107 | — | — |
Other Majors at Ohio State University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ohio State University-Main Campus economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,209 one year after graduating and $75,485 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ohio State University-Main Campus rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Ohio State University-Main Campus ranks #219 by median pay four years after graduation, and #156 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Ohio State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,000.
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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.