Economics at Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Ursinus College graduates in economics earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ursinus 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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| 215 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $75,695 | $76,141 | #206 | $45,941 |
| 216 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $75,674 | $66,413 | #296 | $50,835 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Ursinus College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $82,419 | $47,918 | #71 of 309 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,017 | $35,420 | #146 of 660 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $59,415 | $26,123 | #35 of 64 |
| Biology | $58,659 | $38,360 | #387 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $56,633 | — | #113 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $56,454 | $24,373 | #107 of 576 |
| Psychology | $51,443 | $29,458 | #433 of 1027 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $40,294 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ursinus College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,496 one year after graduating and $75,573 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ursinus College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Ursinus College ranks #218 by median pay four years after graduation, and #201 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Ursinus College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.