Economics at Gettysburg College
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at Gettysburg College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Gettysburg College is located in Gettysburg, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Gettysburg College
Online coursework is an option at Gettysburg College. Of 2,812 students, 708 (25%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Gettysburg College
Use these rankings to compare Gettysburg College’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #10 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #14 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #36 of 85 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #54 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #139 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #379 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Gettysburg College
Those who finish Gettysburg 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 | $52,365 |
| 2 years | $55,964 |
| 3 years | $78,068 |
| 4 years | $86,599 |
| 5 years | $103,735 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Gettysburg College earn a median of $86,599, compared with $59,239 for all Gettysburg College graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Gettysburg College comes in at $27,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Gettysburg College
The Economics program at Gettysburg College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 59 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Gettysburg College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Economics graduates, 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.