Economics at West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 2 graduates a year
West Virginia University graduates in economics earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How West Virginia 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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| 287 | Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-sydney, VA | $68,795 | $62,644 | #317 | $52,155 |
| 288 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $68,634 | $63,219 | #316 | — |
| 289 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $68,532 | $77,599 | #194 | $41,713 |
| 290 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $68,380 | $80,897 | #147 | — |
| 291 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $68,194 | $72,584 | #244 | $36,115 |
| 292 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $68,051 | $77,054 | #199 | $53,857 |
| 293 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $68,036 | $72,990 | #241 | $45,443 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn $68,380 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, West Virginia University ranks #290 by median pay four years after graduation, and #147 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at West Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for economics ($82,686).
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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.