Economics at The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
The College of Wooster graduates in economics earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How The College of Wooster 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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| 185 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $79,468 | $88,118 | #104 | $45,075 |
| 186 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $79,456 | $82,253 | #140 | $59,907 |
| 187 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $79,428 | $83,748 | #129 | $54,013 |
| 188 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $79,310 | $84,636 | #123 | — |
| 189 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $79,267 | $82,481 | #138 | $57,663 |
| 190 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $79,018 | $80,362 | #160 | $51,722 |
| 191 | University of Dallas Irving, TX | $78,699 | $80,014 | #165 | $55,732 |
Other Majors at The College of Wooster by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $86,578 | — | #55 of 309 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,760 | $38,727 | #209 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,884 | $39,527 | #152 of 660 |
| Psychology | $60,250 | — | #98 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $56,115 | $32,462 | #144 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,456 | $30,746 | #118 of 576 |
| History | $48,903 | $28,013 | #275 of 459 |
| Biology | — | $32,462 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $29,942 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $27,174 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The College of Wooster economics graduates make?
Graduates earn $79,310 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The College of Wooster rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, The College of Wooster ranks #188 by median pay four years after graduation, and #123 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at The College of Wooster worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for economics ($82,686).
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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.