Economics at Amherst College
Amherst, Massachusetts • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$127,636
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$127,636
Economics
National Average
$64,921
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,437
All programs at Amherst College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
74
Completers (IPEDS)
777
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$16,662
Median Debt
0.13
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$139/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$127,636
Median Earnings
Economics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $153,139 | $13,187 |
| University of Chicago | $127,832 | $13,395 |
| Amherst College (this school) | $127,636 | $16,662 |
| Stanford University | $127,416 | $12,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $125,816 | $14,621 |
| Middlebury College | $125,751 | $19,500 |
| Yale University | $125,006 | $12,562 |
| Harvard University | $124,570 | $6,617 |
| Dartmouth College | $118,120 | $18,132 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $117,355 | $25,000 |
Other Programs at Amherst College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Economics (current) | $127,636 | $16,662 |
| History | $114,276 | — |
| Mathematics | $109,199 | $13,900 |
| Computer Science | $96,310 | $16,750 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $67,101 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $59,433 | — |
| Area Studies | $49,923 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | $49,206 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $46,087 | $10,800 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $38,387 | — |
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.