Economics at University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
University of Mary Washington graduates in economics earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Mary Washington 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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| 291 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $68,194 | $72,584 | #244 | $36,115 |
| 292 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $68,051 | $77,054 | #199 | $53,857 |
| 293 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $68,036 | $72,990 | #241 | $45,443 |
| 294 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $67,903 | $61,832 | #327 | $45,153 |
| 295 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $67,902 | $74,176 | #231 | $46,302 |
| 296 | Carthage College Kenosha, WI | $67,703 | $70,448 | #260 | $36,493 |
| 297 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $67,692 | $61,595 | #328 | $51,212 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Mary Washington economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,153 one year after graduating and $67,903 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Mary Washington rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Mary Washington ranks #294 by median pay four years after graduation, and #327 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Mary Washington worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% 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.