Economics at Knox College
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at Knox College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Knox College is located in Galesburg, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Knox College
Knox College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Knox College
Rankings can help you compare Knox College’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #None of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 466 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 57 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #None of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Knox College
Graduates of Knox 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 | $37,736 |
| 2 years | $44,942 |
| 3 years | $50,211 |
| 4 years | $59,038 |
| 5 years | $69,504 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Knox College report median earnings of $59,038, compared with $53,518 for all Knox College graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Knox College comes in at $25,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Knox College
The Economics program at Knox College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 6 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Knox College pursue many career paths. Here 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.
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