Economics at Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-sydney, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Hampden-Sydney College graduates in economics earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hampden-Sydney 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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| 284 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $68,973 | $70,125 | #263 | $44,292 |
| 285 | Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL | $68,935 | $67,728 | #281 | $54,169 |
| 286 | Emmanuel College Boston, MA | $68,905 | $60,678 | #335 | $51,698 |
| 287 | Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-sydney, VA | $68,795 | $62,644 | #317 | $52,155 |
| 288 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $68,634 | $63,219 | #316 | — |
| 289 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $68,532 | $77,599 | #194 | $41,713 |
| 290 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $68,380 | $80,897 | #147 | — |
Other Majors at Hampden-Sydney College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | $87,835 | $52,087 | #20 of 84 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,731 | $37,123 | #145 of 565 |
| Biology | $62,515 | $41,876 | #268 of 841 |
| History | $48,625 | $42,949 | #281 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hampden-Sydney College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,155 one year after graduating and $68,795 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hampden-Sydney College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Hampden-Sydney College ranks #287 by median pay four years after graduation, and #317 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Hampden-Sydney College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.