Economics at University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
University of Dayton graduates in economics earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Dayton 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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| 344 | Knox College Galesburg, IL | $62,144 | $61,056 | #332 | $23,222 |
| 345 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $62,138 | $54,719 | #360 | $50,463 |
| 346 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $62,005 | $71,792 | #248 | $43,656 |
| 347 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $61,502 | $65,632 | #299 | $34,671 |
| 348 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $61,175 | $55,665 | #355 | — |
| 349 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $61,084 | $55,582 | #356 | $39,836 |
| 350 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $60,954 | $56,065 | #351 | $37,368 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Dayton economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,671 one year after graduating and $61,502 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Dayton rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Dayton ranks #347 by median pay four years after graduation, and #299 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Dayton worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,000.
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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.