Economics at Portland State University
Portland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Portland State University graduates in economics earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Portland State University 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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| 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 |
| 223 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $75,365 | $68,627 | #276 | $45,309 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Portland State University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,865 one year after graduating and $75,482 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Portland State University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Portland State University ranks #220 by median pay four years after graduation, and #210 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Portland State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.