Economics at Lewis & Clark College
If you are interested in studying Economics, consider the program at Lewis & Clark College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lewis & Clark College sits in Portland, OR.
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Studying Online at Lewis & Clark College
Distance learning is available at Lewis & Clark College. Among 3,504 students, 144 (4%) studied exclusively online and 307 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Lewis & Clark College
Use these rankings to compare Lewis & Clark College’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #5 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #110 of 129 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #121 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #377 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #427 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Lewis & Clark College
Those who finish Lewis & Clark College’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $36,848 |
| 3 years | $39,727 |
| 4 years | $52,177 |
| 5 years | $60,179 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Lewis & Clark College take home a median $52,177, compared with $58,990 for all Lewis & Clark College graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Lewis & Clark College comes in at $25,246.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Lewis & Clark College
The Economics program at Lewis & Clark College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 14 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Lewis & Clark College work across a variety of fields. 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.