Economics at University of Richmond
University Of Richmond, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
University of Richmond graduates in economics earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Richmond 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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| 61 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $101,423 | $92,288 | #85 | $70,531 |
| 62 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $101,423 | $89,314 | #100 | $70,531 |
| 63 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $101,423 | $89,314 | #101 | $70,531 |
| 64 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $100,608 | $91,613 | #89 | $61,027 |
| 65 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $100,288 | $101,994 | #58 | $67,065 |
| 66 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $100,185 | $98,431 | #63 | $37,151 |
| 67 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $100,141 | $90,159 | #95 | $48,340 |
Other Majors at University of Richmond by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $112,621 | $76,763 | #74 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $112,202 | $71,508 | #16 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $103,856 | $68,151 | #26 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $92,389 | $55,123 | #8 of 187 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $90,369 | $49,421 | #6 of 207 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $81,253 | — | #1 of 137 |
| Biology | $69,564 | $36,300 | #105 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,339 | $43,253 | #151 of 565 |
| Psychology | $64,584 | $36,309 | #44 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,014 | $38,333 | #83 of 576 |
| Journalism | — | $43,157 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $34,796 | — |
| Area Studies | — | $33,340 | — |
| Chemistry | — | $22,881 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Richmond economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,027 one year after graduating and $100,608 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Richmond rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Richmond ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #89 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Richmond worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,750.
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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.