Economics at University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
University of Lynchburg graduates in economics earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Lynchburg 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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| 208 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $76,360 | $81,275 | #145 | $47,743 |
| 209 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $76,296 | $69,474 | #267 | $46,046 |
| 210 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $76,123 | $85,468 | #117 | $52,212 |
| 211 | University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | $75,903 | $69,117 | #274 | — |
| 212 | Centre College Danville, KY | $75,885 | $85,925 | #114 | $51,077 |
| 213 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $75,865 | $77,155 | #197 | $46,860 |
| 214 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $75,784 | $78,326 | #185 | — |
Other Majors at University of Lynchburg by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,007 | — | #846 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,736 | — | #642 of 1176 |
| Biology | $62,164 | — | #274 of 841 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $59,744 | — | #34 of 64 |
| Public Health | $57,945 | — | #107 of 215 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $55,883 | — | #118 of 265 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,009 | — | #316 of 610 |
| Psychology | $48,610 | — | #622 of 1027 |
| Criminology | $48,597 | — | #101 of 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,536 | — | #360 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,733 | — | #533 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Lynchburg economics graduates make?
Graduates earn $75,903 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Lynchburg rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Lynchburg ranks #211 by median pay four years after graduation, and #274 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Lynchburg worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for economics ($82,686).
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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.