Economics at Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Lewis & Clark College graduates in economics earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lewis & Clark 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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| 165 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $81,881 | $73,719 | #234 | $52,227 |
| 166 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $81,881 | $73,719 | #235 | $52,227 |
| 167 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $81,881 | $73,719 | #236 | $52,227 |
| 168 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $81,567 | $82,048 | #141 | $49,576 |
| 169 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $81,562 | $82,925 | #133 | $49,738 |
| 170 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $81,228 | $82,610 | #134 | $55,418 |
| 171 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $81,228 | $82,610 | #135 | $55,418 |
Other Majors at Lewis & Clark College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $66,653 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $57,783 | — | #89 of 118 |
| Psychology | $55,288 | $26,790 | #239 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,026 | $17,707 | #358 of 660 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | $52,622 | $24,098 | #2 of 9 |
| Sociology | $52,232 | — | #227 of 462 |
| Biology | $49,503 | $24,050 | #700 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,788 | — | #179 of 423 |
| English Language and Literature | $39,705 | $26,998 | #507 of 576 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $38,784 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $33,002 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lewis & Clark College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,576 one year after graduating and $81,567 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lewis & Clark College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Lewis & Clark College ranks #168 by median pay four years after graduation, and #141 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Lewis & Clark College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,125.
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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.