Economics at Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Saint Michael's 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 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Michael's 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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| 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 |
| 160 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $82,447 | $84,680 | #122 | $47,211 |
| 161 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $82,438 | $85,340 | #118 | $49,725 |
| 162 | Pace University New York, NY | $82,118 | $78,159 | #187 | $51,426 |
| 163 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $81,881 | $73,719 | #232 | $52,227 |
Other Majors at Saint Michael's College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,566 | $51,126 | #274 of 1176 |
| Biology | $64,203 | $36,327 | #214 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $59,914 | — | #76 of 225 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,313 | $30,747 | #189 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,137 | $34,348 | #79 of 576 |
| Sociology | $57,306 | $36,605 | #119 of 462 |
| Political Science and Government | $56,954 | $34,307 | #399 of 565 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $56,723 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,308 | $45,489 | #109 of 680 |
| Psychology | $52,589 | $36,902 | #375 of 1027 |
| History | $47,689 | — | #304 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,755 | $33,658 | #238 of 265 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Michael's College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,211 one year after graduating and $82,447 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Michael's College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Saint Michael's College ranks #160 by median pay four years after graduation, and #122 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Saint Michael's College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,750.
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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.