Economics at College of the Holy Cross
If you plan to study Economics, take a look at what College of the Holy Cross. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of the Holy Cross sits in Worcester, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of the Holy Cross
College of the Holy Cross delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at College of the Holy Cross
Rankings can help you compare College of the Holy Cross’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #10 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #18 of 46 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #19 of 21 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #38 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #90 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #423 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from College of the Holy Cross
Those who finish College of the Holy Cross’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 | $61,612 |
| 2 years | $66,519 |
| 3 years | $81,782 |
| 4 years | $96,461 |
| 5 years | $118,102 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from College of the Holy Cross take home a median $96,461, compared with $69,998 for all College of the Holy Cross graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from College of the Holy Cross is $27,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at College of the Holy Cross
The Economics program at College of the Holy Cross includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 128 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at College of the Holy Cross pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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.