Economics at Amherst College
If you plan to study Economics, consider the program at Amherst College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Amherst College is located in Amherst, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Amherst College
Amherst College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Amherst College
These rankings give you a sense of how Amherst College’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #3 of 21 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #3 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #6 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #12 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #43 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #192 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Amherst College
Those who finish Amherst College’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,775 |
| 2 years | $74,576 |
| 3 years | $94,870 |
| 4 years | $127,636 |
| 5 years | $150,151 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from Amherst College take home a median $127,636, compared with $99,480 for all Amherst College graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Amherst College is $16,662.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Amherst College
This Economics program at Amherst College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 88 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Amherst College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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