Economics at Hamilton College
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at Hamilton College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Hamilton College sits in Clinton, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Hamilton College
Hamilton College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Hamilton College
These rankings give you a sense of how Hamilton College’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #5 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 85 |
| Best Value | New York | #22 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #45 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #59 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #357 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Hamilton College
Those who finish Hamilton 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 | $56,571 |
| 2 years | $63,501 |
| 3 years | $84,359 |
| 4 years | $94,218 |
| 5 years | $108,312 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from Hamilton College take home a median $94,218, compared with $83,581 for all Hamilton College graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from Hamilton College is $18,250.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Hamilton College
The Economics program at Hamilton College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 99 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at Hamilton College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.