Economics at Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Central Washington University graduates in economics earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Washington 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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| 106 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $89,466 | $90,961 | #90 | $54,462 |
| 107 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $89,354 | $90,847 | #92 | $58,717 |
| 108 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $89,075 | $94,809 | #75 | $42,349 |
| 109 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $88,799 | $81,676 | #143 | $52,129 |
| 110 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $88,682 | $80,695 | #150 | $53,206 |
| 111 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $88,638 | $93,236 | #80 | — |
| 112 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | $88,507 | $84,543 | #124 | $45,720 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Washington University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,129 one year after graduating and $88,799 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Washington University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Central Washington University ranks #109 by median pay four years after graduation, and #143 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Central Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,744.
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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.