Is the cost of this degree worth the salary it leads to?

After graduation, economics graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $146,935, while the bottom 20% make closer to $40,992. The median grad salary is $77,609.

Economics graduate salaries over time

The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in economics is $49,596, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $70,554.

This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:

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