Economics at Villanova University
Villanova, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 112 graduates a year
Villanova University graduates in economics earn 21% 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 Villanova 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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| 62 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $101,423 | $89,314 | #100 | $70,531 |
| 63 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $101,423 | $89,314 | #101 | $70,531 |
| 64 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $100,608 | $91,613 | #89 | $61,027 |
| 65 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $100,288 | $101,994 | #58 | $67,065 |
| 66 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $100,185 | $98,431 | #63 | $37,151 |
| 67 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $100,141 | $90,159 | #95 | $48,340 |
| 68 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $99,783 | $94,973 | #74 | $62,846 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Villanova University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,065 one year after graduating and $100,288 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Villanova University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Villanova University ranks #65 by median pay four years after graduation, and #58 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Villanova University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,497.
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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.