Economics at Dickinson College
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at Dickinson College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, PA.
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Studying Online at Dickinson College
Online coursework is an option at Dickinson College. Among 2,314 students, 3 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Dickinson College
Use these rankings to compare Dickinson College’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #11 of 22 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #15 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 85 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #63 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #97 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #399 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Dickinson College
Those who finish Dickinson 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 | $48,684 |
| 2 years | $50,320 |
| 3 years | $56,449 |
| 4 years | $67,032 |
| 5 years | $87,865 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Dickinson College take home a median $67,032, compared with $62,227 for all Dickinson College graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Dickinson College comes in at $19,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Dickinson College
This Economics program at Dickinson College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 19 |
| Quantitative Economics | 21 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Dickinson College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.