Economics at Gustavus Adolphus College
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at Gustavus Adolphus College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Gustavus Adolphus College sits in Saint Peter, MN.
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Online Class Availability at Gustavus Adolphus College
Online coursework is an option at Gustavus Adolphus College. Among 1,906 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 79 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Gustavus Adolphus College
These rankings give you a sense of how Gustavus Adolphus College’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #6 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 31 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #238 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #349 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College
Students who complete Gustavus Adolphus 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 | $53,254 |
| 2 years | $52,107 |
| 3 years | $60,313 |
| 4 years | $63,259 |
| 5 years | $90,545 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College report median earnings of $63,259, compared with $56,504 for all Gustavus Adolphus College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College stands at $24,474.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Gustavus Adolphus College
The Economics program at Gustavus Adolphus College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 14 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at Gustavus Adolphus College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.