Economics at Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Muhlenberg College graduates in economics earn 13% more 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 Muhlenberg 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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| 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 |
| 90 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $93,712 | $85,272 | #120 | $58,046 |
| 91 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $92,998 | $98,984 | #62 | $42,129 |
| 92 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $92,653 | $84,369 | #127 | $56,261 |
Other Majors at Muhlenberg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $105,494 | $68,852 | #32 of 796 |
| Mathematics | $100,869 | — | #24 of 309 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $94,403 | $61,304 | #87 of 452 |
| Biology | $83,215 | $27,005 | #14 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,360 | $56,434 | #172 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,540 | $25,058 | #169 of 565 |
| Psychology | $60,778 | $24,828 | #87 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,473 | $29,950 | #204 of 660 |
| Dance | $56,503 | $26,415 | #3 of 58 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,092 | $17,150 | #94 of 255 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,161 | $17,062 | #499 of 576 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $29,250 | — |
| Public Health | — | $20,900 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Muhlenberg College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,122 one year after graduating and $93,760 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Muhlenberg College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Muhlenberg College ranks #89 by median pay four years after graduation, and #73 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Muhlenberg College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,298.
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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.