Economics at Willamette University
Salem, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Willamette University graduates in economics earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Willamette 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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| 331 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $63,582 | $55,805 | #353 | — |
| 332 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $63,429 | $62,319 | #321 | $37,767 |
| 333 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $63,331 | $60,278 | #338 | $37,188 |
| 334 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $63,255 | $63,628 | #314 | $45,993 |
| 335 | Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | $63,252 | $67,499 | #283 | — |
| 336 | SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY | $63,207 | $60,160 | #339 | $34,297 |
| 337 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $63,155 | $60,110 | #340 | $43,977 |
Other Majors at Willamette University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $100,650 | $80,077 | #166 of 349 |
| Physics | $89,506 | — | #26 of 107 |
| Chemistry | $79,592 | — | #21 of 209 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $70,412 | $31,472 | #43 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,407 | $35,162 | #247 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,337 | — | #131 of 610 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,657 | $28,697 | #138 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,060 | $32,863 | #253 of 576 |
| Biology | $45,197 | $25,100 | #787 of 841 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $44,870 | — | #231 of 299 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $32,256 | — | #391 of 423 |
| Psychology | — | $29,678 | — |
| Sociology | — | $29,312 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $27,044 | — |
| History | — | $22,555 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Willamette University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,993 one year after graduating and $63,255 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Willamette University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Willamette University ranks #334 by median pay four years after graduation, and #314 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Willamette University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.