Economics at Bates College
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at Bates College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Bates College is in Lewiston, ME.
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Studying Online at Bates College
Bates College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Bates College
Rankings can help you compare Bates College’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Maine | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #8 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 466 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #29 of 45 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #375 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Bates College
Students who complete Bates College’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,768 |
| 2 years | $69,338 |
| 3 years | $73,497 |
| 4 years | $90,762 |
| 5 years | $108,673 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Bates College take home a median $90,762, compared with $70,250 for all Bates College graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Bates College comes in at $13,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Bates College
The Economics program at Bates College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 71 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Bates College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Economics graduates, 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.