Economics at American University
Washington, District of Columbia • Master's
Median Earnings
$103,677
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$103,677
Economics
National Average
$75,056
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,083
All programs at American University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
35
Completers (IPEDS)
240
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$46,108
Median Debt
0.44
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$384/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$103,677
Median Earnings
Economics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | $126,163 | $35,445 |
| Duke University | $124,851 | — |
| Colorado School of Mines | $111,534 | — |
| American University (this school) | $103,677 | $46,108 |
| Fordham University | $102,478 | — |
| Georgetown University | $93,679 | $69,649 |
| DePaul University | $90,968 | $25,705 |
| University of San Francisco | $89,355 | — |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $89,229 | — |
| George Washington University | $87,715 | $41,000 |
Other Programs at American University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $120,970 | $89,433 |
| Taxation | $109,043 | — |
| Economics (current) | $103,677 | $46,108 |
| Public Administration | $97,983 | $55,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $93,951 | $54,986 |
| Law | $92,991 | $161,696 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,564 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $87,543 | $61,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $87,167 | $51,250 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.