Economics at Texas State University
San Marcos, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Texas State University graduates in economics earn 13% less 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 Texas State 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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| 249 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $71,817 | $76,367 | #205 | $46,137 |
| 250 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $71,768 | $74,678 | #222 | $53,595 |
| 251 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $71,747 | $74,485 | #226 | $52,490 |
| 252 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $71,739 | $72,938 | #242 | $43,064 |
| 253 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $71,662 | $65,208 | #303 | $57,440 |
| 254 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $71,595 | $65,147 | #304 | $39,993 |
| 255 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $71,463 | $76,923 | #200 | $52,857 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas State University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,064 one year after graduating and $71,739 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas State University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Texas State University ranks #252 by median pay four years after graduation, and #242 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Texas State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,500.
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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.