Economics at Colorado College
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at Colorado College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Colorado College is located in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Studying Online at Colorado College
Colorado College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Colorado College
Rankings can help you compare Colorado College’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 19 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #8 of 9 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #18 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #389 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Colorado College
Graduates of Colorado 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 | $45,092 |
| 2 years | $46,087 |
| 3 years | $59,954 |
| 4 years | $79,354 |
| 5 years | $84,600 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Colorado College take home a median $79,354, compared with $76,070 for all Colorado College graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Colorado College comes in at $18,250.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Colorado College
The Economics program at Colorado College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 22 |
| Quantitative Economics | 15 |
| International Economics | 16 |
| Other Economics | 37 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Colorado College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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.