Economics at Hobart William Smith Colleges
If you plan to study Economics, take a look at what Hobart William Smith Colleges. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Hobart William Smith Colleges is located in Geneva, NY.
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Online Class Availability at Hobart William Smith Colleges
Hobart William Smith Colleges delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Hobart William Smith Colleges
These rankings give you a sense of how Hobart William Smith Colleges’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #27 of 40 |
| Best Value | New York | #28 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #56 of 85 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #61 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #245 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #392 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges
Those who finish Hobart William Smith Colleges’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 | $57,689 |
| 2 years | $55,512 |
| 3 years | $68,735 |
| 4 years | $76,563 |
| 5 years | $84,370 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges report median earnings of $76,563, compared with $64,393 for all Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges comes in at $27,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Hobart William Smith Colleges
This Economics program at Hobart William Smith Colleges includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 52 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Hobart William Smith Colleges go on to a range of careers. 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.