Economics at Claremont McKenna College
If you are interested in studying Economics, take a look at what Claremont McKenna College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Claremont McKenna College is in Claremont, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Claremont McKenna College
Claremont McKenna College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Claremont McKenna College
Rankings can help you compare Claremont McKenna College’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #3 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 466 |
| Best Value | California | #100 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #114 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #342 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Claremont McKenna College
Students who complete Claremont McKenna 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 | $95,566 |
| 2 years | $87,754 |
| 3 years | $91,488 |
| 4 years | $115,832 |
| 5 years | $151,744 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn a median of $115,832, compared with $115,832 for all Claremont McKenna College graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Claremont McKenna College stands at $12,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Claremont McKenna College
This Economics program at Claremont McKenna College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 120 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Claremont McKenna College work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.