Economics at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 84 graduates a year
University of Cincinnati-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 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Cincinnati-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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| 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 |
| 223 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $75,365 | $68,627 | #276 | $45,309 |
| 224 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $75,355 | $79,264 | #178 | $57,619 |
| 225 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $75,209 | $70,335 | #261 | $46,748 |
Other Economics Credentials at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,110 | $121,786 | — |
Other Majors at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Cincinnati-Main Campus economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,590 one year after graduating and $75,443 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus ranks #222 by median pay four years after graduation, and #158 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Cincinnati-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 $18,500.
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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.