Economics at Austin College
Sherman, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Austin College graduates in economics earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Austin 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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| 300 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $67,395 | $70,128 | #262 | — |
| 301 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $67,285 | $72,206 | #247 | $33,742 |
| 302 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $67,155 | $61,107 | #331 | $46,408 |
| 303 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $67,071 | $68,192 | #279 | $33,957 |
| 304 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $67,007 | $71,320 | #252 | $47,351 |
| 305 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $66,787 | $61,430 | #330 | $41,502 |
| 306 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $66,760 | $65,591 | #300 | $45,386 |
Other Majors at Austin College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,613 | $38,592 | #172 of 452 |
| Computer Science | $76,196 | $35,462 | #317 of 349 |
| History | $59,833 | — | #57 of 459 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $58,913 | — | #61 of 207 |
| English Language and Literature | $56,362 | — | #108 of 576 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $55,168 | — | #129 of 225 |
| Business/Commerce | $55,011 | $31,934 | #239 of 271 |
| Biology | $49,875 | $18,071 | #688 of 841 |
| Psychology | $43,522 | $23,054 | #860 of 1027 |
| Public Health | — | $27,514 | — |
| Political Science and Government | — | $23,243 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Austin College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,957 one year after graduating and $67,071 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Austin College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Austin College ranks #303 by median pay four years after graduation, and #279 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Austin College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for economics ($82,686).
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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.