Economics at Centre College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, you may want to check out the program at Centre College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Centre College sits in Danville, KY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Centre College
Centre College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Centre College
Use these rankings to compare Centre College’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #40 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #237 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #296 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Centre College
Those who finish Centre College’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,375 |
| 2 years | $48,432 |
| 3 years | $58,238 |
| 4 years | $67,177 |
| 5 years | $84,284 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Economics graduates from Centre College earn a median of $67,177, compared with $60,109 for all Centre College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Centre College stands at $27,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Centre College
This Economics program at Centre College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Economics | 48 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Centre College go on to a range of careers. 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.