Economics at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 587 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates in economics earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Madison 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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| 132 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $86,120 | $75,586 | #218 | $51,848 |
| 133 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $86,120 | $75,586 | #219 | $51,848 |
| 134 | Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | $85,593 | $81,760 | #142 | $59,752 |
| 135 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $85,366 | $88,827 | #103 | $54,495 |
| 136 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $85,136 | $80,689 | #151 | $60,472 |
| 137 | American University Washington, DC | $85,016 | $74,496 | #225 | $58,151 |
| 138 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $84,829 | $83,344 | #131 | $62,889 |
Other Economics Credentials at University of Wisconsin-Madison
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,951 | — | — |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Madison economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,495 one year after graduating and $85,366 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #135 by median pay four years after graduation, and #103 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Wisconsin-Madison worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.