Economics at Lawrence University
Appleton, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Lawrence University graduates in economics earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Lawrence 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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| 254 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $71,595 | $65,147 | #304 | $39,993 |
| 255 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $71,463 | $76,923 | #200 | $52,857 |
| 256 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $71,385 | $66,759 | #293 | $56,201 |
| 257 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $71,338 | $74,231 | #230 | — |
| 258 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD | $71,252 | $62,532 | #319 | $51,483 |
| 259 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $71,220 | $64,806 | #306 | $38,475 |
| 260 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $70,886 | $62,423 | #320 | — |
Other Majors at Lawrence University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | $50,021 | — | #519 of 565 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,954 | — | #314 of 576 |
| Psychology | $45,971 | — | #752 of 1027 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,313 | — | #137 of 423 |
| Music | $43,385 | — | #136 of 268 |
| Biology | $38,092 | — | #827 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lawrence University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn $71,338 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lawrence University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Lawrence University ranks #257 by median pay four years after graduation, and #230 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Lawrence University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% 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.