Economics at Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Marquette University graduates in economics earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Marquette 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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| 154 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $83,195 | $89,253 | #102 | $59,187 |
| 155 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA | $82,999 | $84,411 | #126 | — |
| 156 | Rhodes College Memphis, TN | $82,950 | $90,614 | #93 | $57,814 |
| 157 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $82,722 | $86,076 | #111 | $46,400 |
| 158 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $82,697 | $75,249 | #220 | $46,310 |
| 159 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $82,488 | $78,794 | #184 | $56,902 |
| 160 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $82,447 | $84,680 | #122 | $47,211 |
Other Economics Credentials at Marquette University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $106,753 | — |
Other Majors at Marquette University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Marquette University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,400 one year after graduating and $82,722 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Marquette University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Marquette University ranks #157 by median pay four years after graduation, and #111 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Marquette University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,437.
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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.