Economics at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduates in economics earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 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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| 247 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $71,874 | $75,783 | #213 | — |
| 248 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $71,821 | $73,021 | #240 | $46,416 |
| 249 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $71,817 | $76,367 | #205 | $46,137 |
| 250 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $71,768 | $74,678 | #222 | $53,595 |
| 251 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $71,747 | $74,485 | #226 | $52,490 |
| 252 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $71,739 | $72,938 | #242 | $43,064 |
| 253 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $71,662 | $65,208 | #303 | $57,440 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-La Crosse economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,595 one year after graduating and $71,768 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-La Crosse rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ranks #250 by median pay four years after graduation, and #222 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,180.
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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.