Economics at University of Dallas
Irving, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
University of Dallas graduates in economics earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Dallas 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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| 188 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $79,310 | $84,636 | #123 | — |
| 189 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $79,267 | $82,481 | #138 | $57,663 |
| 190 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $79,018 | $80,362 | #160 | $51,722 |
| 191 | University of Dallas Irving, TX | $78,699 | $80,014 | #165 | $55,732 |
| 192 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $78,485 | $80,645 | #152 | $54,778 |
| 193 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $78,485 | $80,645 | #153 | $54,778 |
| 194 | Dickinson College Carlisle, PA | $78,378 | $79,711 | #172 | $53,990 |
Other Majors at University of Dallas by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,039 | $40,057 | #375 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $61,484 | $41,639 | #294 of 565 |
| Biology | $53,322 | $30,920 | #590 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,113 | $35,038 | #252 of 576 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $49,564 | — | #11 of 25 |
| History | $45,559 | — | #367 of 459 |
| Psychology | — | $34,302 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Dallas economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,732 one year after graduating and $78,699 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Dallas rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Dallas ranks #191 by median pay four years after graduation, and #165 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Dallas worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,752.
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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.