Economics at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates in economics earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 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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| 323 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $65,025 | $60,811 | #333 | $45,257 |
| 324 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $64,597 | $69,322 | #270 | $46,425 |
| 325 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $64,476 | $69,132 | #273 | $46,583 |
| 326 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $64,454 | $67,067 | #292 | $44,327 |
| 327 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $64,432 | $69,354 | #268 | $44,663 |
| 328 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $64,123 | $58,979 | #343 | $45,401 |
| 329 | Howard University Washington, DC | $63,972 | $56,056 | #352 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,327 one year after graduating and $64,454 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ranks #326 by median pay four years after graduation, and #292 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,125.
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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.