Economics at Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Whitman College graduates in economics earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Whitman College 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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| 111 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $88,638 | $93,236 | #80 | — |
| 112 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | $88,507 | $84,543 | #124 | $45,720 |
| 113 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $88,479 | $77,915 | #189 | $53,303 |
| 114 | Whitman College Walla Walla, WA | $88,393 | $81,303 | #144 | $46,832 |
| 115 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $88,067 | $77,552 | #195 | $71,559 |
| 116 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $87,943 | $89,439 | #98 | — |
| 117 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $87,821 | $83,888 | #128 | $64,916 |
Other Majors at Whitman College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | $51,740 | $27,689 | #491 of 565 |
| Psychology | $38,158 | $33,090 | #997 of 1027 |
| Biology | — | $28,538 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $25,574 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Whitman College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,832 one year after graduating and $88,393 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Whitman College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Whitman College ranks #114 by median pay four years after graduation, and #144 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Whitman College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,500.
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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.