Economics at Rhodes College
Memphis, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Rhodes College graduates in economics earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rhodes 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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| 153 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $83,248 | $75,750 | #214 | $50,295 |
| 154 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $83,195 | $89,253 | #102 | $59,187 |
| 155 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA | $82,999 | $84,411 | #126 | — |
| 156 | Rhodes College Memphis, TN | $82,950 | $90,614 | #93 | $57,814 |
| 157 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $82,722 | $86,076 | #111 | $46,400 |
| 158 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $82,697 | $75,249 | #220 | $46,310 |
| 159 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $82,488 | $78,794 | #184 | $56,902 |
Other Majors at Rhodes College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $78,973 | $60,225 | #306 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,838 | $58,550 | #183 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,062 | $35,537 | #103 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $56,744 | $23,835 | #92 of 118 |
| Biology | $50,036 | $28,901 | #685 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,042 | — | #281 of 576 |
| Psychology | — | $37,563 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $35,556 | — |
| History | — | $29,279 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rhodes College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,814 one year after graduating and $82,950 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rhodes College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Rhodes College ranks #156 by median pay four years after graduation, and #93 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Rhodes College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more 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.