Economics at Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
Gettysburg College graduates in economics earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Gettysburg 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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| 83 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $95,227 | $90,253 | #94 | $63,332 |
| 84 | DePauw University Greencastle, IN | $94,761 | $101,661 | #59 | $63,395 |
| 85 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $94,435 | $85,930 | #113 | $57,060 |
| 86 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $94,295 | $95,899 | #69 | $62,925 |
| 87 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $94,170 | $89,630 | #97 | $55,020 |
| 88 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $93,878 | $95,475 | #72 | $51,183 |
| 89 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $93,760 | $95,355 | #73 | $59,122 |
Other Majors at Gettysburg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $114,433 | $74,642 | #95 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,973 | $51,673 | #81 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $76,597 | $43,322 | #53 of 565 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $75,320 | $37,977 | #7 of 64 |
| Psychology | $74,466 | $50,040 | #10 of 1027 |
| Biology | $68,383 | — | #121 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $62,604 | $29,428 | #51 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $60,876 | $40,601 | #47 of 576 |
| History | $52,904 | $28,497 | #182 of 459 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $44,068 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $41,599 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $38,544 | — |
| Sociology | — | $36,396 | — |
| Music | — | $27,556 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gettysburg College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,925 one year after graduating and $94,295 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gettysburg College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Gettysburg College ranks #86 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Gettysburg College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,812.
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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.