Economics at University of Vermont
Burlington, VT · Bachelor's Degree · about 70 graduates a year
University of Vermont graduates in economics earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Vermont 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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| 276 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $69,884 | $73,685 | #237 | $49,665 |
| 277 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $69,792 | $66,666 | #294 | $50,873 |
| 278 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $69,435 | $72,250 | #246 | $51,344 |
| 279 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $69,416 | $71,296 | #253 | $38,452 |
| 280 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $69,371 | $70,551 | #259 | — |
| 281 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $69,359 | $74,367 | #228 | $41,076 |
| 282 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $69,296 | $74,364 | #229 | $45,446 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Vermont economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,452 one year after graduating and $69,416 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Vermont rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Vermont ranks #279 by median pay four years after graduation, and #253 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Vermont worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,400.
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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.