Economics at Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
Washington and Lee University graduates in economics earn 40% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington and Lee University 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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| 34 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $118,557 | $112,842 | #35 | $55,614 |
| 35 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $118,131 | $104,027 | #55 | $69,288 |
| 36 | New York University New York, NY | $116,510 | $110,893 | #37 | $68,495 |
| 37 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $115,837 | $105,480 | #51 | $71,737 |
| 38 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $114,601 | $122,296 | #25 | $53,148 |
| 39 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $112,864 | $114,784 | #32 | $68,164 |
| 40 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $112,700 | $102,550 | #57 | $98,104 |
Other Majors at Washington and Lee University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $121,699 | $76,627 | #11 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $118,946 | $81,625 | #9 of 796 |
| History | $100,087 | — | #5 of 459 |
| Political Science and Government | $95,190 | — | #8 of 565 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington and Lee University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,737 one year after graduating and $115,837 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington and Lee University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Washington and Lee University ranks #37 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Washington and Lee University worth it?
Its graduates earn 40% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,399.
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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.