Economics at Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Gonzaga University graduates in economics earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Gonzaga 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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| 230 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $74,661 | $80,052 | #164 | $52,635 |
| 231 | Moravian University Bethlehem, PA | $74,527 | $75,795 | #212 | $53,999 |
| 232 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $74,123 | $67,447 | #285 | $44,125 |
| 233 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $74,061 | $68,120 | #280 | $44,845 |
| 234 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $74,056 | $78,823 | #183 | $48,632 |
| 235 | Hanover College Hanover, IN | $73,827 | $79,203 | #179 | $45,740 |
| 236 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $73,527 | $78,260 | #186 | $47,304 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gonzaga University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,845 one year after graduating and $74,061 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gonzaga University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Gonzaga University ranks #233 by median pay four years after graduation, and #280 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Gonzaga University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,125.
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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.